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)

Derived FormsSenussian or Senusian, adjective

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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.
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Lizzie Crocker, Chris Allbritton
September 28, 2014
A Libyan official said Senussi was being held with other former regime members, including a former prime minister.
What Does Gaddafi’s Ex-Spy Chief Know About Lockerbie?
The Telegraph
September 6, 2012

Historical Examples of senussi

Close to this village was one of the most important Senussi monasteries.
A Soldier of the Legion
C. N. Williamson
This is the region of a fanatical sect of Mohammedans known as the Senussi.
When Winter Comes to Main Street
Grant Martin Overton
The powerful influence of the Senussi has yet to be overthrown.
The River War
Winston S. Churchill
No reports of other activity by the Senussi were forthcoming.
The Annual Register 1914
Anonymous
Several asserted that he was merely a delegate from the great Senussi.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892
F. R. Wingate