mutawa Meaning & Definition
/mʊˈtɑːwə/
What Does Mutawa Mean?
Mutawa is used as a noun meaning A member of the religious police in Saudi Arabia. It is also used to mean The religious police as a body.
Word Facts for Mutawa
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mʊˈtɑːwə/ |
| Plural | mutaween |
Mutawa Definition (Noun)
- A member of the religious police in Saudi Arabia.
- The religious police as a body.
Synonyms of Mutawa
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Mutawa synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mutawa (plural mutaween)
Origin of Mutawa
From the Arabic مُطَوَّع (muṭawwaʕ, “compliance officer, pious volunteer”), from طَوَّعَ (ṭawwaʕa, “to subjugate”).