aljama
|al-ja-ma|
C2
/ælˈdʒɑːmə/
non-Muslim community under Muslim rule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aljama' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-jamāʿa,' where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'jamāʿa' meant 'assembly' or 'congregation.'
Historical Evolution
'al-jamāʿa' transformed into the Spanish word 'aljama,' and eventually became the term used in English historical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'assembly' or 'congregation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a community of non-Muslims under Muslim rule.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a historical term referring to a community of non-Muslims living under Muslim rule, particularly in medieval Spain.
The aljama played a crucial role in the cultural exchanges of medieval Spain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 09:06