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Definition of minaret

minaret

/ˌmɪn.əˈrɛt/
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Plural:minarets
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• noun

1

A tall, slender tower typically attached to a mosque, featuring one or more balconies from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer.

Example

"The intricately decorated minaret stood tall against the evening sky as the call to prayer echoed across the ancient city."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'minaret', via Ottoman Turkish 'minare', from Arabic 'manāra' meaning 'lighthouse' or 'tower', derived from 'nār' meaning 'fire' or 'light'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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