zawiya

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zawiya

Alternative forms edit

zaouia

Etymology edit

From Arabic زَاوِيَة (zāwiya, “corner, prayer room”).

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈzɑːwɪə/

Noun edit

zawiya (plural zawiyas)

In North and West Africa, a Muslim religious school or community, or its mosque.

Translations edit

Muslim religious school or community

French: zaouia (fr) f
Polish: zawija f

French edit

Noun edit

zawiya f (plural zawiyas)

Alternative spelling of zaouïa

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