noun
- plural of madrassa; Islamic schools or educational institutions that teach Islamic theology, law, and other subjects
Usage: Also spelled 'madrasas' or 'madrasahs'; Commonly used in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and North African contexts
Examples
- Many children in rural areas attend madrassas to learn Arabic and Islamic studies.
- The government funded several new madrassas to improve access to religious education.
- Traditional madrassas have been teaching Islamic law for centuries.
- Some madrassas offer both religious and secular subjects in their curriculum.
- The madrassa system varies significantly across different Muslim-majority countries.