1. plural of ghazie; Muslim warriors or fighters, historically those who fought against non-Muslim enemies or in religious wars
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to specific historical groups; primarily used in historical and Middle Eastern contexts

Examples

• The Ottoman ghazies were instrumental in the early expansion of the empire.
• Historical accounts describe the ghazies as skilled cavalry fighters.
• Medieval ghazies conducted raids across the frontier regions.
• The term ghazies is often used in academic studies of Islamic military history.