Definition of sunnite Sunnite

Sun•nite

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What does sunnite mean?

Noun
sunnite - a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad
		Sunni, Sunni Muslim
		moslem, muslim a believer in or follower of Islam

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sunnite (n.)
One of the orthodox Mohammedans who receive the Sunna as of equal importance with the Koran.

sunnite
sun′īt, n. the name commonly given to orthodox Muslims, because in their rule of faith and manners the Sunna, or traditional teaching of the prophet, is added to the Koran.—Also Sonn′ite