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How to pronounce sunnis
IPA transcription: ['sʊ,niz]
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Noun
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a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad
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one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam
Usage examples
- This dispute led to the schism between Sunnis and Shias.
- Virtually all Muslims in Rwanda are Sunnis.