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Senussi

British

/ sɛˈnuːsɪ /

noun

a member of a zealous and aggressive Muslim sect of North Africa and Arabia, founded in 1837 by Sidi Mohammed ibn Ali al Senussi (?1787–1859)

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Senussian

adjective

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However, despite the years spent by Nouzille to authenticate the documents, the Senussi Files have failed to convince him that Libya was responsible.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Senussi is facing trial in Libya over his actions during the uprising against Gaddafi 14 years ago.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025

Senussi was sentenced to life but has never spent a single day in a French jail.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025

Senussi was joined in the court by Gaddafi's former prime minister Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi, and former foreign minister Abdul Ati al-Obeidi.

From Reuters ● Apr. 14, 2014

Close to this village was one of the most important Senussi monasteries.

From A Soldier of the Legion by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

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