ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Softa

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Softa is a noun meaning (Islam) A religious student, especially in Turkey.

Meaning

(Islam) A religious student, especially in Turkey.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension) A fanatic adherent, blind follower

Example Sentences

The softas, concerning whose exploits we have heard so much of late, are the theological students who wish to become ulemas, or, literally, learned men.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sophta, tekke, bayan, sakina, sophi, surah.

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