mezbe
Mezbe is a term used primarily in fantasy and speculative fiction to denote a ceremonial space, a social practice, or a shared memory that binds a community. The word does not correspond to a single real-world language or tradition; it is commonly created by authors and worldbuilders to serve as a versatile motif rather than as a precise ethnographic label.
Etymology for Mezbe is typically constructed within a story world rather than traced to a documented language.
Spelling variants such as Mezbeh or Mezba appear in different works, reflecting authorial choice and translation
In practice among worldbuilding communities, Mezbe functions as a flexible device to explore themes of legitimacy,
See also: worldbuilding, speculative fiction terminology, fictional cultures.