wahabi

Wah·ha·bi

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuh-hah-bee, wah-]
- /wəˈhɑ bi, wɑ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuh-hah-bee, wah-]
- /wəˈhɑ bi, wɑ-/

Definitions of wahabi word

noun plural wahabi a follower of ʿAbd al-Wahhab (1703–1792), who stringently opposed all practices not sanctioned by the Koran. The Wahhabis, founded in the 18th century, are the most conservative Muslim group and are today found mainly in Saudi Arabia. 1
noun wahabi Alternative spelling of Wahhabi. 0

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Origin of wahabi

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < Arabic, equivalent to ʿAbd al-Wahhab + -ī suffix of appurtenance

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Parts of speech for Wahabi

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exclamation

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wahabi popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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