Senussi
Senusi
noun plural -sis
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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Examples from the Web for senussi
Contemporary Examples of senussi
The ICC made its decision despite the fact that Libya did not allow us a single visit to Senussi.
A Libyan official said Senussi was being held with other former regime members, including a former prime minister.
Historical Examples of senussi
Close to this village was one of the most important Senussi monasteries.
A Soldier of the LegionC. N. Williamson
This is the region of a fanatical sect of Mohammedans known as the Senussi.
When Winter Comes to Main StreetGrant Martin Overton
The powerful influence of the Senussi has yet to be overthrown.
The River WarWinston S. Churchill
No reports of other activity by the Senussi were forthcoming.
The Annual Register 1914Anonymous
Several asserted that he was merely a delegate from the great Senussi.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892F. R. Wingate