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Senussi

British  
/ sɛˈnuːsɪ /

noun

  1. 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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They are believed to have come from Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi's notorious intelligence network run by his spy chief Abdullah Senussi.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

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

"I want to be treated like other prisoners. I want visiting rights. I don't have a lawyer," Senussi said.

From Reuters Apr. 14, 2014

This is the reason why, year after year, and decade after decade, the Senussi advance slowly, calmly, coldly, gathering great latent power but avoiding the temptation to expend it one instant before the proper time.

From The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Stoddard, Lothrop

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