paramosque en · NOUN
Etymology
From para- + mosque, based on parachurch.
Meanings
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A Muslim organization that engages in social welfare.
Nearly all of these criticisms have been applied to American masjids as well, and this dissatisfaction has contributed to the establishment of what might be termed "paramosque" agencies
1991, Yvonne Haddad, The Muslims of America, page 131:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paramosques | Number=Plur | lexicographic |