Majlis
Arabic · Girl
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About the name Majlis
Majlis derives from Arabic root j-l-s (جلس), meaning "to sit," and refers to an assembly, council, or gathering place.
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Etymology
Majlis derives from Arabic root j-l-s (جلس), meaning "to sit," and refers to an assembly, council, or gathering place. The term is used across Arabic-speaking, Persian, and Muslim-majority societies, with historical significance as the name for parliamentary bodies and traditional consultation councils in Middle Eastern and South Asian governance.
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