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madrassa

/məˈdræs.ə/
ma · dras · sa
Plural:madrassas
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• noun

1

An Islamic educational institution, school, or college, particularly one focused on the study of the Quran, Islamic law, theology, and classical Arabic.

Example

"The historic madrassa in Samarkand features intricate tilework surrounding a central courtyard where scholars once gathered."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Arabic, 'madrasah' simply means any school, whether secular or religious; in English usage, however, 'madrassa' almost exclusively refers to an Islamic religious school or college.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic 'madrasah' (a place of study), derived from the triliteral root d-r-s ('darasa', meaning 'to study' or 'to learn'), which is cognate with the Hebrew word 'midrash'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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