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Definition of "zayat" []

  • A building in Burma used for meetings and religious assemblies and to give shelter to travellers. (noun)

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Use "zayat" in a sentence
  • "There are some encouraging indications there; but the chiefs will not yet consent to my building a zayat."
  • "The faithful missionary commenced his labors immediately on his arrival: his zayat went up within sight of the great pagoda, and daily he sat at the door to instruct the passing population."
  • "In April, 1819, Mr. Judson commenced preaching the gospel in a building erected for the purpose, called a zayat."
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