What is another word for Giaour?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈa͡ɪəɹə] (IPA)

Giaour is an uncommon word that refers to a non-Muslim person, especially in Turkish and Islamic cultures. There are some synonyms for the word giaour that can be used interchangeably. These include kafir, infidel, unbeliever, and heathen. Each term carries a slightly different connotation, with infidel being the most commonly used. An infidel is anyone who does not accept a particular faith or religion, whereas a heathen is someone who does not belong to an Abrahamic faith. Kafir is a term that is more specific to Islamic cultures and is used to refer to someone who rejects Islam. These synonyms offer alternative ways of expressing the concept of a non-Muslim person, depending on the cultural or religious context.

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What are the hypernyms for Giaour?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Giaour

Mr. Dainopoulos, who had heard, by his own intricate and clandestine methods, of the unconventional arrival of his ship in Giaour Ismir, and who was not bothering himself very much about either Evanthia or Mr. Spokesly since both had served his turn, remarked: "Yes, all safe."
"Command"
William McFee
Seemingly she forgot both the base Englishman and the Alleman Giaour who had so infatuated her.
"Command"
William McFee
What is your medicine, Giaour?
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford

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