noun
- plural of madrasah; Islamic schools or educational institutions that teach religious and secular subjects
Usage: Also spelled 'madrassas' or 'madrasas'; Primarily used in Muslim-majority countries and communities
Examples
- Many children in the region attend madrasahs to study both Islamic teachings and mathematics.
- The government funded several new madrasahs in rural areas.
- Traditional madrasahs have been teaching Islamic jurisprudence for centuries.
- Some madrasahs now incorporate modern science and technology into their curriculum.
- The madrasahs in the city offer evening classes for working adults.