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Muslim vs. Moslem

muslim
Definition

of or relating to or supporting Islamism or a believer in the Islamic religion (synonym of Moslem which is NOT used as much as Muslim today)

Examples

Indonesia is the country with the world's largest Muslim population.

moslem
Definition

a believer in or follower of Islam or related to the Islam religion (synonym of Muslim, which is used more today)

Examples

He is a Moslem; He is a Muslim.

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