Definition of sunni Sunni

/suˈni/ - [sunee] - Sun•ni

We found 5 definitions of sunni from 3 different sources.

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What does sunni mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

sunni - one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam
  Sunni Islam
  religious order, religious sect, sect a subdivision of a larger religious group
  islam, muslimism the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
sunni - a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad
  Sunnite, Sunni, Sunni Muslim
  moslem, muslim a believer in or follower of Islam
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

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  • sunni (Noun)
    A follower of Sunni Islam.
  • sunni (Adjective)
    Belonging or relating to to the branch of Islam based on the Qur'an, the Kutub al-Sittah the hadiths which record the Sunnah and that places emphasis on the Sahabah.

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