We found 1 definitions of sunnis from 1 different sources.
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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 |