mohammedanism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun 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
    Muhammadanism; Islamism; Muslimism; Islam.
    • 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

WordNet

Mo*ham"med*an*ism, Mo*ham"med*ism noun (Also<
  • Mohammedanism
  • Mohammedism
)
Definitions
  1. The religion, or doctrines and precepts, of Mohammed, contained in the Koran; Islamism.

Webster 1913