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Definition of djinn

djinn

/dʒɪn/
djinn
Plural:djinn
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• noun

1

In Arabian and Muslim mythology, an intelligent supernatural spirit, lower than the angels, made of smokeless fire and capable of assuming human or animal form to exercise influence over people.

Example

"In traditional Middle Eastern folklore, a djinn can be either benevolent or malevolent toward human beings."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Arabic, 'jinn' (or 'djinn') is a collective plural noun and 'jinni' is the singular, though in English 'djinn' is commonly used as both a singular and plural form.

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• Nearby Words

dizzyingly
dja
djibouti
djinn
dnepr
dnieper
dniester

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via French from the Arabic collective noun 'jinn' (genii or spirits), derived from a Semitic root meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal from sight'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Djinn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/djinn
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