What is another word for mulla?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌlə] (IPA)

"Mulla" is a term commonly used in Islamic societies to refer to a respected Islamic scholar or religious leader. However, there are a variety of synonyms for the word, including ulema, sheikh, imam, and mufti. Each of these terms carries slightly different connotations and often refers to different roles within religious communities. For example, an ulema is a scholar who has studied Islamic theology and law, while an imam is a leader who leads prayers and may also provide guidance in personal matters. Regardless of the specific synonym used, these terms all refer to individuals who are highly respected for their knowledge and wisdom within Islamic communities.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      mullah.
  • Reverse Entailment

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

    • Proper noun, singular
      mollah.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      molla.

What are the hypernyms for Mulla?

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

Usage examples for Mulla

The "dharam-paisa" usually finds its way into the pocket of the street-mulla, who has a room in the neighbouring mosque and is charged with the circulation of invitations to all members of the Rangari jamat to assemble at the bride-groom's house for the betrothal-ceremony.
"By-Ways of Bombay"
S. M. Edwardes, C.V.O.
A. mulla Ali Bustani.
"The Reconciliation of Races and Religions"
Thomas Kelly Cheyne
It was not his fault that its trout streams, its mulla and Fanchin, are not as famous as Walter Scott's Teviot and Tweed, or Wordsworth's Yarrow and Duddon, or that its hills, Old Mole, and Arlo Hill, have not kept a poetic name like Helvellyn and "Eildon's triple height."
"Spenser (English Men of Letters Series)"
R. W. Church

Related words: mullas, mullah, moula, moulah, moolla, moollah, molah

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