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sufis Meaning & Definition

ˈsü-(ˌ)fē

What Does Sufis Mean?

Sufis is a noun that means a Muslim mystic.

Sufis: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈsü-(ˌ)fē/
Syllables2
First known use1653

Sufis Definition (Noun)

  1. a Muslim mystic

Synonyms of Sufis

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Word Forms & Grammar

Sufi adjective

Su·fic adjective

Su·fism noun

Sufi

Sufic

Sufis

Sufism

Sufisms

Origin of Sufis

Arabic ṣūfī, perhaps from ṣūf wool

First Known Use

1653

How Do You Say Sufis?

You say sufis as /ˈsü-(ˌ)fē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sü).

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