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单词 rayah
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Definition of rayah in English:

rayah

(also rajah, raya, raiah)
noun ˈrʌɪə
historical
  • A subject of the Ottoman Empire (especially a non-Muslim) who is not a member of the ruling class, and is therefore liable to pay a poll tax.

Origin

Early 18th century. From colloquial Ottoman Turkish rāyā from raʿāyā, plural of Arabic raʿīya non-Muslim tax-paying subjects of the Ottoman Empire, specifically use of raʿīya herd, flock from raʿā to pasture, feed. Compare French raïa, raja.

Definition of rayah in US English:

rayah

(also rajah, raya, raiah)
nounˈrʌɪə
historical
  • A subject of the Ottoman Empire (especially a non-Muslim) who is not a member of the ruling class, and is therefore liable to pay a poll tax.

Origin

Early 18th century. From colloquial Ottoman Turkish rāyā from raʿāyā, plural of Arabic raʿīya non-Muslim tax-paying subjects of the Ottoman Empire, specifically use of raʿīya herd, flock from raʿā to pasture, feed. Compare French raïa, raja.

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