Masihi

English

Etymology

From Hindustani مَسِیحی (masīhī) / मसीही (masīhī), from Classical Persian مَسِیحِی (masīhī), from Arabic مَسِيحِيّ (masīḥiyy), from مَسِيح (masīḥ, “messiah, Christ”) + ـِيّ (-iyy, “relating to”, nisba suffix).

Noun

Masihi (uncountable)

  1. (Pakistan) a Christian.

Usage notes

This is the term preferred by Pakistani Christians, because the more commonly-used word, Isai, has become offensive, as it is related to stereotypes of Christians as menial workers.

Synonyms

Malay

Etymology

From Arabic مَسِيحِيّ (masīḥiyy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /masihi/
  • Rhymes: -asihi, -sihi, -ihi, -hi, -i

Adjective

Masihi (Jawi spelling مسيحي, comparative lebih Masihi, superlative paling Masihi)

  1. Of or pertaining to Christianity.
    Synonyms: Nasrani, Kristian
    Orang Masihi
    Christian person

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Adverb

Masihi (Jawi spelling مسيحي)

  1. Anno Domini; AD
    79 Masihi
    AD 79

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