Definition of genie Genie

/ʤiˈni/ - [jeenee] - ge•nie

We found 7 definitions of genie from 6 different sources.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: genies

genie - (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
  jinni, jinnee, djinni, djinny, djinn
  disembodied spirit, spirit a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
  mohammedanism, muhammadanism, islam, islamism, muslimism the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
  shaitan, shaytan (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • genie (Noun)
    An invisible spirit mentioned in the Qur'an and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
  • genie (Noun)
    A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • genie (n.)
    See Genius.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • genie
    jē′ni, n. a jinnee. [Fr. génie—L. genius.]

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • Genies or jinns or djinns are supposed to be magical beings without free will.

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