mutawa

• Substantivo que designa um membro da polícia religiosa da Arábia Saudita, encarregado de garantir a rigorosa observância das normas de conduta estabelecidas, com poder de deter infratores por tempo indeterminado, inclusive estrangeiros.

A noun referring to a member of the religious police in Saudi Arabia responsible for enforcing strict adherence to established codes of conduct, with authority to detain offenders indefinitely, including foreigners.

nome próprio

1. Religious enforcement officerC1formal

   A member of the religious police in Saudi Arabia responsible for enforcing strict adherence to Islamic codes of conduct and public morality.

   Policial religioso

   • The Mutawa patrol the streets to ensure compliance with religious laws.
   • Foreigners are not exempt from the Mutawa's authority.
   • Offenders detained by the Mutawa may be held indefinitely.