Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

xeer

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: xeer
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The traditional legal system of Somalia, believed to predate Islam, in which elders serve as mediators and people are responsible for the actions of their families.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It arranges for settlement of collective debts, discusses xeer dealings with central authorities, maintains the group wells, and protects grazing areas."
"In rural areas, there is still confusion between xeer and shari'a."
"The key feature of the xeer is its common law character..."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does xeer mean?: The traditional legal system of Somalia, believed to predate Islam, in which elders serve as mediators and people are responsible for the actions of their families.

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