"mallam" meaning in All languages combined

See mallam on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mallams [plural]
Etymology: Arabic مُعَلِّم (muʕallim, “teacher”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|مُعَلِّم||teacher}} Arabic مُعَلِّم (muʕallim, “teacher”), {{root|en|ar|ع ل م}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} mallam (plural mallams)
  1. (Islam) In Africa, a teacher of the Qur'an. Categories (topical): Islam
    Sense id: en-mallam-en-noun-VP0oLW96 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

Inflected forms

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