Bahasa Melayu
taklid
English
following earlier authorities, adherence to old beliefs
The practice of accepting and following older authorities or inherited teachings.
تقليد
Examples
Contoh ayat
Taklid menjadi isu penting dalam perbincangan itu.
Taklid became an important issue in that discussion.
Guru itu menerangkan maksud taklid kepada murid-murid.
The teacher explained the meaning of taklid to the pupils.
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What does “following earlier authorities” mean in Malay?
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following earlier authorities
It refers to adherence to inherited beliefs or teachings.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bertaklid
- to follow earlier authorities; to adhere to inherited beliefs.
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