mullah — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.

   Synonyms

   cleric

   Examples

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   Leading Republicans do not sympathize with the mullahs, do not repeat their talking points, and do not seek to appease them when they make outrageous claims about other countries.

2. An honorific title for a mosque leader.

   Synonyms

   cleric

3. A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas.

   Broader terms

   cleric

   Examples

   In the first week of March 2018, the Shia mullah issues a fatwa prohibiting vengeance killing and requiring reconciliation.

4. A conservative Muslim leader or cleric, especially one who is hostile against other religions.

   Usage

   • India
   • Slang
   • slur

5. A Muslim.

   Usage

   • India
   • broadly
   • Slang
   • slur

6. A low-level cleric who specializes in telling stories of Ashura, rather than teaching or issuing fatwas.

   Usage

   • Iran
   • Dated

7. A low-level cleric who specializes in telling stories of Ashura, rather than teaching or issuing fatwas. See also: ruhani See also: ruhani

   Usage

   • Iran
   • Dated