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Definition of Sunnite
1. Noun. A member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.
Group relationships: Sunni, Sunni Islam
Generic synonyms: Moslem, Muslim
Definition of Sunnite
1. n. One of the orthodox Mohammedans who receive the Sunna as of equal importance with the Koran.
Definition of Sunnite
1. Proper noun. A Sunni, a follower of the Sunni branch of Islam. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sunnite
Literary usage of Sunnite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1811)
"... of a learned Sunnite. CHAP. C%.V.-—Oftbe other Religions tolerated in Arabia.
THROUGH all Arabia are Jews, who are held in much greater contempt than ..."
2. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1892)
"... estimated at 9400000, composed of Berbers, mixed and pure Arabs, Tua- regs,
and a small proportion of negroes. The people are Sunnite Moslems of the ..."
3. The Merv Oasis: Travels and Adventures East of the Caspian During the Years by Edmund O'Donovan (1883)
"... ancient wall —The fort—Light clothing—Sunnite scruples—A strategic point—The
Tandara piss—Sanduk ..."
4. The Standard Dictionary of Facts: History, Language, Literature, Biography edited by Henry Woldmar Ruoff (1909)
"... sect of Sunnite Mohammedans. The differences between sects are chiefly in the
attitudes assumed during the recital of prayers. mountains, Highest in the ..."
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