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Definition of mosque

mosque

/mɑːsk/
mosque
Plural:mosques
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• noun

1

A traditional building and place of worship for followers of Islam, typically featuring a prayer hall, minarets, and a mihrab indicating the direction of Mecca.

Example

"The local community gathered at the central mosque for their communal Friday prayers."

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moscow
moselle
moskva
mosque
mosquito
mosquitofish
moss

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 14th century from Middle French 'mosquée', via Italian 'moschea' and Spanish 'mezquita', ultimately originating from the Arabic 'masjid', meaning 'temple' or 'place of prostration in prayer'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mosque. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mosque
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