The difference between Mosque and Place of worship

When used as nouns, mosque means a place of worship for muslims, often having at least one minaret, whereas place of worship means a place, usually a building such as a church, mosque, synagogue or temple where believers can practise their faith.

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  1. Mosque as a noun (Islam):

    A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

    Examples:

    "There's a mosque near where I live."

    "synonyms: masjid"

  1. Place of worship as a noun:

    A place, usually a building such as a church, mosque, synagogue or temple where believers can practise their faith.

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