ulema Meaning & Definition
/ˈʊləmə/
What Does Ulema Mean?
Ulema is a noun that means plural of alim; the guardians of legal and religious tradition in Islam; clerics.
Ulema: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʊləmə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Ulema Definition (Noun)
- plural of alim; the guardians of legal and religious tradition in Islam; clerics.
Noun
- An educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class
Synonyms of Ulema
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Ulema in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Ulema
Origin of Ulema
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish علما (ulemâ), from Arabic عُلَمَاء (ʕulamāʔ, plural of عَالِم (ʕālim, “learned one”)). Doublet of ulama and olema.
Pronouncing Ulema
You say ulema as //ˈʊləmə//. It has 1 syllable.