HyperDic: sunni

English > 2 senses of the word Sunni:
NOUNperson Sunni, Sunnite, Sunni Muslima member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad
groupSunni, Sunni Islamone of the two main branches of orthodox Islam
Sunni > pronunciation
Soundssuw'niy
Rhymesabalone ... Zuni: 221 rhymes with niy...
English > Sunni: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.
SynonymsSunnite, Sunni Muslim
Member ofSunni, Sunni IslamOne of the two main branches of orthodox Islam
BroaderMuslim, MoslemA believer in or follower of Islam
Spanishsunita, sunnita
Catalansunita, sunnita
English > Sunni: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningOne of the two main branches of orthodox Islam.
SynonymSunni Islam
Member ofIslam, MuslimismThe civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
MembersSunnite, Sunni, Sunni MuslimA member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad
Broadersect, religious sect, religious orderA subdivision of a larger / larger / larger / larger religious group
Spanishislamismo suní, islamismo sunita, islamismo sunní, islamismo sunnita, sunismo, sunnismo

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