ghazi
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gha·zi
(gä′zē)n. pl. gha·zies
1. A Muslim who has successfully fought against non-Muslims.
2. Used as a title for such a warrior.
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ghazi
(ˈɡɑːzɪ)n, pl -zis
1. (Islam) a Muslim fighter against infidels
2. (Islam) (often capital) a Turkish warrior of high rank
[C18: from Arabic, from ghazā he made war]
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gha•zi
(ˈgɑ zi)n., pl. -zis.
a Muslim soldier, esp. one fighting against non-Muslims.
[1745–55; < Arabic ghāzī]
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