paramosque

English

Etymology

para- +‎ mosque, based on parachurch.

Noun

paramosque (plural paramosques)

  1. A Muslim organization that engages in social welfare.
    • 1991, Yvonne Haddad, The Muslims of America, page 131:
      Nearly all of these criticisms have been applied to American masjids as well, and this dissatisfaction has contributed to the establishment of what might be termed "paramosque" agencies
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