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Ghazi is an originally Arabic word, from ghazd, 'to fight', also adopted by such languages as Turkish, as the name given to Muslims who have vowed to exterminate unbelievers by the sword. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghazi_warriors
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* '''ghazi:'''  (from Arabic ghazd, 'to fight') a hero or champion, especially as a Muslim against non-Muslims; often used as a title.
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 3 August 2012

  • ghazi: (from Arabic ghazd, 'to fight') a hero or champion, especially as a Muslim against non-Muslims; often used as a title.