madrasas
/məˈdrɑː.səz/
NOUN
1. Islamic religious schools
Educational institutions that provide instruction in Islamic theology and religious subjects, often alongside general academic education.
1.1. Islamic religious education
Schools primarily dedicated to teaching Islamic theology, Quranic studies, Islamic law, Arabic, and religious principles.
Synonyms
- Islamic schools
- Muslim schools
- Islamic seminaries
- religious schools
Examples
- Madrasas provide students with instruction in Islamic theology and law.
- Several madrasas have expanded their programs to include modern academic subjects.
- The community established new madrasas to improve access to religious education.
Related Words
- madrasahs
- madrassahs
- madrassas
- seminaries
- Quranic schools
- Islamic theology
- religious education
- Islamic studies
1.2. Schools and educational institutions
Institutions that provide organized teaching and learning at primary, secondary, or other academic levels, sometimes combining religious instruction with general education.
Synonyms
Examples
- Parents often compare several madrasas before enrolling their children.
- The madrasas offer academic programs alongside religious studies.
- Some madrasas provide boarding facilities for students from distant communities.
Related Words
- elementary schools
- primary schools
- secondary schools
- high schools
- grammar schools
- preparatory schools
- training schools
- classrooms
- curricula