noun
- plural of madrasa; Islamic schools or educational institutions that teach Islamic theology, law, and other subjects
Usage: Also spelled 'madrassas' or 'medrasas'; Commonly used in educational and cultural contexts
Examples
- Many students attend madrasas to study Islamic theology and Arabic.
- The government funded several new madrasas in rural areas.
- Traditional madrasas have been teaching Islamic subjects for centuries.
- She learned to recite the Quran at a local madrasa.
- Madrasas vary widely in their curriculum and teaching methods across different countries.