shaitan

shai·tan

(shī-tän′, shā-)

n. Islam

1. Shaitan The Devil; Satan.

2. An evil spirit.

[Arabic šayṭān, from Ge'ez śayṭān, from Aramaic sāṭānā, from Hebrew śāṭān; see śṭn in Semitic roots.]

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Shaitan

(ʃaɪˈtɑːn)

(in Muslim countries) n

(Islam)

a. Satan

b. any evil spirit

c. a vicious person or animal

[C17: from Arabic shaytān, from Hebrew śātān; see Satan]

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Shai•tan

or Shei•tan

(ʃaɪˈtɑn)

n.

(in Islam) Satan; the devil.

[< Arabic Shayṭān, c. Hebrew śātān Satan]

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shaitan - (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray

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Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"

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'Child, thou art beyond all dispute the most shameless son of Shaitan that I have ever known to take up a poor girl's time with this play, and then to say: "Is not the jest enough?" Thou wilt go very far in this world.' She gave the dancing-girls' salutation in mockery.

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Barrak Ali Al Shaitan, General Manager, Public Authority of Minor Affairs said: "We thank KidZania, for hosting this fun day where our children were not only entertained, but were also educated on different life skills and learnt about the practicality of the work environment in a fun way."