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معلم

Root: علم

3 entries for this word

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Entry 1

معلم ma‘lam pl. معالم ma‘ālim2 place, abode, locality, spot; track, trace; landmark, mark, distinguishing mark, characteristic; road sign, signpost, guidepost; peculiarity, particularity; pl. sights, curiosities; characteristic traits; outlines, contours (e.g., of the body), lineaments, features (of the face)

Entry 2

معلم mu‘allim pl. -ūn teacher, instructor; master (of a trade, etc.) │ معلم الاعتراف father-confessor, confessor

Entry 3

معلم mu‘allam taught, instructed, trained, schooled; معلم عليه designated, marked │ معلم عليه بالأحمر marked with red pencil

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