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Definition of Sunni
1. Noun. A member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.
Exact synonyms: Sunni Muslim, Sunnite
Group relationships: Sunni Islam
Generic synonyms: Moslem, Muslim
Group relationships: Sunni Islam
Generic synonyms: Moslem, Muslim
2. Noun. One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam.
Exact synonyms: Sunni Islam
Group relationships: Islam, Muslimism
Generic synonyms: Religious Order, Religious Sect, Sect
Member holonyms: Sunni Muslim, Sunnite
Group relationships: Islam, Muslimism
Generic synonyms: Religious Order, Religious Sect, Sect
Member holonyms: Sunni Muslim, Sunnite
Definition of Sunni
1. Proper noun. The branch of Islam that believes that the Qur'an is the final authority, and that their leaders have no special sacred wisdom. ¹
2. Proper noun. A follower of that belief. ¹
3. Adjective. Related to the Sunni branch of Islam. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sunni
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