transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsu̇(n)-(ˌ)nē ]
noun
Etymology: Arabic sunnī, from sunna
Date: 1595
1. : the Muslims of the branch of Islam that adheres to the orthodox tradition and acknowledges the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad — compare Shia
2. : a Sunni Muslim
• Sunni adjective