Pir
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pir is a noun meaning A Muslim holy man or religious leader, especially Sufi.
Meaning
A Muslim holy man or religious leader, especially Sufi.
Example Sentences
A second attempt to explain the unique role of the pirs in Bengal was made by Eaton (1994).
Also I learned from the pirs (holy men) and mullahs that someday the entire world will be converted to Islam.
1894, D. C. Baillie, Census of India, 1891, Volume 16, Part 1, North-Western Provinces and Oudh Government Press, page 217, The five Pirs are not the only Muhammadan martyrs who are worshipped.
Word Forms
- pirs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pier, ret, rapid, peer, sho, beer.
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