What is another word for mullah?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌlə] (IPA)

Mullah is a title used in the Muslim community for an educated or learned man who leads the daily prayers at a mosque. In some cases, it also refers to a religious teacher or judge. However, there are several synonyms for the word 'Mullah.' For instance, in Shia Islam, the term 'Ayatollah' is used for a high-ranking cleric who has achieved a significant level of religious education and knowledge. Another word used in the Muslim community is 'Sheikh,' which is used to refer to a person who is a respected scholar or an elder of the community. Additionally, the word 'Imam' is used to describe a leader or a guide, both in a religious and secular context.

What are the paraphrases for Mullah?

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  • Equivalence

  • Reverse Entailment

    • Adjective
      al-mullah.
    • Proper noun, singular
      al-mullah.
  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      molla, molah.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      al-mulla.

What are the hypernyms for Mullah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    imam, spiritual leader, islamic scholar, Islamic religious leader, scholar of the Qur’an.

Usage examples for Mullah

"That is all right," said the Turk; "we have a mullah who will preach a holy war against the Germans, and the garrison will all come over to us."
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans
Though superior in intelligence to the Sheik and the mullah, his medical knowledge is on a par with theirs.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
"We keep hearing of that lashkar that we can't locate, under a mullah whose name seems to change with the day of the week.
"King--of the Khyber Rifles"
Talbot Mundy

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