ulema

[US]/ˈu:limə/
[UK]/ˌuləˈmɑ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Muslim scholars, religious authorities or jurists; Ulema Council.
Word Forms
Pluralulemas

Example Sentences

One of the star competitors—Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who preaches on the al-Jazeera satellite channel—has sponsored the creation of an international council of ulema, or religious scholars.

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