Hakim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hakim is a noun meaning (South Asia) A doctor, usually practicing traditional medicine.
Meaning
(South Asia) A doctor, usually practicing traditional medicine.
More Meanings
- (historical) A judge or governor in Islamic India.
Example Sentences
I went up to them, and they said, ‘We hear that you are a hakim, who has done great things.’
The second speaks of naturall Philosophy or Physick, and is studyed by the Hackeams or Physitians […]
‘It was his duty to report suspicious characters, and conceivably it was some disreputable hakim who had prowled up from the bazaar.’
The Englishman was to remain there for three weeks, this time posing as a hakeem, secretly observing and noting down everything of significance.
Word Forms
- hakims
- hakeem
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allah, wise, barber, hakeem, hakam, dukun.
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