Kabir

American

[kuh-beer] / kəˈbɪər /

noun

fl. late 15th century, Hindu religious reformer.

Kabir British

/ kəˈbɪə /

noun

1440–1518, Indian religious leader who pioneered a religious movement that combined elements of Islam and Hinduism and is considered the precursor of Sikhism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kabir Taneja, executive director of the Observer Research Foundation think-tank's Middle East office earlier told the BBC that Modi's visit was "largely driven by bilateral requirements" but added that regional stability in the Middle East was "critically important" for India's broader interests.

From BBC

Senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, in a party statement, claimed a "sweeping victory", without giving figures, calling for followers to give thanks in prayer on Friday rather than celebrate on the streets.

From Barron's

Those imprisoned include Shahriar Kabir, a 75-year-old journalist and filmmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kabir was with Mulakhil at the time, the court heard.

From BBC

"This is an irreparable loss for the nation," senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi told reporters, his voice choking with emotion.

From Barron's

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023