Sunni

Sun·ni

1. The branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad.
2. pl. Sunni Sunni or Sun·nis A Muslim belonging to this branch; a Sunnite.

Origin: Arabic sunnī, adherent of the Sunna, from sunna, customary practice, tradition; see Sunna .

Related Forms:

• Sunni Sunˈni adjective