English · Word Candidate

Islamic

/ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Islamics

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến người Hồi giáo hoặc Hồi giáo

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Adjective

Examples

Described by witnesses as a keen cricketer and pubgoer until contacts with Islamic militants radicalized him on a trip to Pakistan, he was ordered to serve at least 14 years for the plot, and for supplying militants in Afghanistan with money and equipment.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An Islamist.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người Hồi giáo

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NounRegister: US, colloquial

Examples

This war is between the democracies of the free world and radical Islamics.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Islamic” mean?

Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Is “Islamic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.