izzat

izzat [iz-uh t] ExamplesWord Origin noun Indian English.

1. personal dignity or honor.
2. personal prestige.

Origin of izzat 1855–60; Urdu ʿizzat Persian Arabic ʿizzaḥ Examples from the Web for izzat Historical Examples of izzat

Their honour, izzat, as they call it, is their most valuable possession.

Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877

James Kennedy

“When we cross the Bias River again we will talk of izzat,” Scott replied.

The Day’s Work, Volume 1

Rudyard Kipling

British Dictionary definitions for izzat izzat noun

1. Islam honour or prestige

Word Origin for izzat Urdu, from Arabic ‘izzah glory