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qom

/koʊm/
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qom Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in central Iran, located on the banks of the Qom River, widely considered one of the holiest cities in Shi'a Islam and a prominent center of religious scholarship.

2

An indigenous people of the Gran Chaco region in South America, primarily living in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Example

"The Qom have a rich cultural heritage and continue to advocate for their ancestral land rights in northern Argentina."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name of the Iranian city derives from Persian 'Qom' (قم). The name of the South American indigenous group is a native autonym meaning 'people'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Qom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/qom
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