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English
Etymology
From Urdu عیسائی ('esāī), itself from Urdu عِیسیٰ ('īsā), ultimately from Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā). Literally means "people of Jesus".
Noun
Isai (uncountable)
- (Pakistan, offensive, religious slur) a Christian.
Usage notes
The offensive meaning of this term was due to a stereotype of Christians as menial workers and sweepers, as many Christians in Pakistan were from lower castes.
Pakistani Christians instead suggest "Masihi".
Synonyms
German
Proper noun
Isai
- Jesse (biblical character)
Italian
Proper noun
Isai m
- Jesse (biblical character)
Anagrams
Norwegian
Proper noun
Isai
- Jesse (biblical character)
Swedish
Proper noun
Isai
- Jesse (biblical character)