mualim

From Malay mualim, from Classical Malay mualim (“navigator; learned scholar”), from Arabic مُعَلِّم (muʕallim, “teacher; navigator”).

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mualim

1. (Islam) learned scholar

   Synonyms: ahli agama, guru agama

2. navigator
3. (nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship; mate.