non-Muslim
noun
non-Mus·lim
ˌnän-ˈməz-ləm 
-ˈmu̇s-,
-ˈmu̇z-
plural non-Muslims
: a person who is not a Muslim
non-Muslim
adjective
non-Muslim groups/regions
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Helping Muslim students feel safe Often the only female Muslim teacher at her school, Khan-Ghany served as important representation to Muslim students and a bridge to non-Muslim students, constantly helping dispel negative stereotypes held by students and parents.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Official population statistics for non-Muslim minorities in modern Turkey have not been recorded since 1965.
—Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
One of Indonesia’s most high-profile blasphemy cases was that of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese Indonesian politician widely known as Ahok who served as Jakarta’s first non-Muslim governor in 50 years.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The following tips will help non-Muslim travelers make the most out of their trip during Ramadan while also ensuring adequate respect for locals who are fasting.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Official population statistics for non-Muslim minorities in modern Turkey have not been recorded since 1965.
—Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
One of Indonesia’s most high-profile blasphemy cases was that of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese Indonesian politician widely known as Ahok who served as Jakarta’s first non-Muslim governor in 50 years.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The following tips will help non-Muslim travelers make the most out of their trip during Ramadan while also ensuring adequate respect for locals who are fasting.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for non-Muslim
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“Non-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Muslim. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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