dhimma en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈðɪm.(m)ɑ/ anglicized
- /ˈdɪmə/ anglicized
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Arabic ذِمَّة (ḏimma, “protection, custody”), from ذَمَّ (ḏamma, “to blame”).
Meanings
- A form of social contract in a state under sharia law granting special status to all or certain non-Muslim subjects, providing rights of residence in return for taxes.
- A dhimmi.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dhimmas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |