Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saracen
noun
/ˈsɛr.əs.ən/
Definition
A term historically used to refer to Muslims, especially during the Middle Ages, particularly in relation to the Crusades.
Examples
- During the Crusades, the knights often fought against the Saracens.
- In medieval tales, Saracens were depicted as formidable adversaries.
- The term has largely fallen out of use in modern contexts.
Meaning
The word ‘Saracen’ was commonly used in medieval literature and writings to describe Muslim people in the context of wars and conflicts with Christian countries.
Synonyms
- Muslim
- Mohammedan
- Islamite
