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ha·kim 1

also ha·keem (hä′kēm)
n.
A doctor, especially one who practices traditional medicine, in a predominantly Muslim culture.

[Arabic ḥakīm, wise, wise man, from ḥakama, to judge, decide; see ḥkm in the Appendix of Semitic roots.]

ha·kim 2

(hä′kĭm)
n.
An honorific traditionally applied to a Muslim ruler, provincial governor, or judge.

[Arabic ḥākim, active participle of ḥakama, to decide, govern; see ḥkm in the Appendix of Semitic roots.]
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hakim

(hɑːˈkiːm; ˈhɑːkiːm) or

hakeem

n
1. (Islam) a Muslim judge, ruler, or administrator
2. (Islam) a Muslim physician
[C17: from Arabic, from hakama to rule]
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ha•kim1

or ha•keem

(hɑˈkim)

n. (esp. in Muslim countries)
1. a wise man.
2. a physician; doctor.
[1575–85; < Arabic ḥakīm wise man]

ha•kim2

(ˈhɑ kim)

n.
(in Muslim countries) a ruler; governor; judge.
[1605–15; < Arabic ḥākim governor]
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hakim

An Arabic word for a physician.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.hakim - a Muslim ruler or governor or judgehakim - a Muslim ruler or governor or judge
Moslem, Muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam
ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
2.hakim - a Muslim physician
Moslem, Muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam
doc, doctor, physician, Dr., MD, medico - a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"
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