n.
1.a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
2.the religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and way of life
3.the monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
Idiom of the Day
given to understand (something)
to understand something plainly and clearly
I was given to understand that I could rent an apartment very cheaply in this area.