Sunni

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(so̵on′ē)

noun pl. Sunni

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noun
  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:

Origin: Arabic sunnī, adherent of the Sunna

Origin: , from sunna, customary practice, tradition; see Sunna

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Related Forms:

  • Sunˈni adjective

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