mullah

proper noun

A Muslim who is trained in Islamic doctrine and law, often serving as the leader of a mosque.

• 🇷🇺Мусульманин, обученный исламской доктрине и праву, часто служащий лидером мечети.

1. Muslim religious leader B2 formal

   A person who is educated in Islamic theology and law, often serving as the leader of a mosque or a teacher of Islamic studies.

   • The mullah led the Friday prayers at the mosque.
   • He studied under a respected mullah for many years.
   • The community gathered to hear the mullah's sermon.

   🇷🇺Мусульманский религиозный лидер

   Synonyms: imam

• mullahs plural form
• mullahs' possessive plural form
• mullah's possessive singular form