Madrassa (noun)

1. An Islamic school, typically one that provides religious education.
2. A Muslim school or college, particularly in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from arabic madrasa, from darasa "to study".

Examples:

1. Many students at the madrassa study the Quran and the Hadith in addition to traditional subjects.
2. The madrassa was founded in the 14th century and was a center for the study of Islamic law and theology.
3. He spent his childhood in madrassa, learning Quranic recitation and memorization.
4. A madrassa is a traditional Islamic school where students study the Quran and Islamic law.
5. Madrassas are Muslim schools or colleges, particularly in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.