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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MULLAH

From Turkish molla, Persian and Hindi mulla, from Arabic mawlā master.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MULLAH

mullah  [ˈmɒlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MULLAH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mullah is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MULLAH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mullah

Mullah

Mullah is generally used to refer to a Muslim man or woman, educated in Islamic theology and sacred law. The title, given to some Islamic clergy, is derived from the Arabic word مَوْلَى mawlā, meaning "vicar," "master" and "guardian." In large parts of the Muslim world, particularly Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Eastern Arabia, Turkey and the Balkans, Central Asia, the Horn of Africa and South Asia, it is the name commonly given to local Islamic clerics or mosque leaders. The title has also been used in some Sephardic Jewish communities to refer to the community's leadership, especially religious leadership. It is primarily understood in the Muslim world as a term of respect for an educated man.

Definition of mullah in the English dictionary

The definition of mullah in the dictionary is a Muslim scholar, teacher, or religious leader: also used as a title of respect.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MULLAH


arolla
əˈrɒlə
ayatollah
ˌaɪəˈtɒlə
azolla
æˈzɒlə
choler
ˈkɒlə
chuckwalla
ˈtʃʌkˌwɒlə
collar
ˈkɒlə
corolla
kəˈrɒlə
dollar
ˈdɒlə
dolor
ˈdɒlə
eurodollar
ˈjʊərəʊˌdɒlə
goller
ˈɡɒlə
holla
ˈhɒlə
holler
ˈhɒlə
olla
ˈɒlə
oller
ˈɒlə
scholar
ˈskɒlə
squalor
ˈskwɒlə
walla
ˈwɒlə
wallah
ˈwɒlə
Waller
ˈwɒlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MULLAH

mull
mulla
mullahism
mulled wine
mullein
mullen
muller
mullered
mullet
mullet dress
mulley
mulligan
mulligan stew
mulligatawny
mulligrubs
Mulliken
Mullingar
mullion
mullioned
mullite

WORDS THAT END LIKE MULLAH

Abd Allah
Abdullah
Al Hillah
Allah
Baha´ullah
Bismillah
challah
fellah
Gullah
hallah
Hezbollah
Hizbollah
inshallah
mashallah
megillah
mollah
nullah
Ramallah
tefillah
zillah

Synonyms and antonyms of mullah in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mullah» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MULLAH

Find out the translation of mullah to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mullah from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mullah» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

毛拉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mullah
570 millions of speakers

English

mullah
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुल्ला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الملا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мулла
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mullah
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মোল্লা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mollah
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mullah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mullah
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ムラー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mullah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giáo sĩ Hồi giáo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முல்லா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुल्ला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

molla
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mullah
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Mułła
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мулла
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mullah
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μουλάς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Mullah
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mullah
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mullah
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mullah

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MULLAH»

The term «mullah» is regularly used and occupies the 69.543 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MULLAH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mullah» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mullah» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mullah

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MULLAH»

Discover the use of mullah in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mullah and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Confessions of a Mullah Warrior
This is a visceral, clear-eyed, and illuminating memoir from an indispensable new voice on the world stage.
Masood Farivar, 2010
2
The Funniest Tales of Mullah Nasruddin
Mullah Nasruddin is undoubtedly the best-known trickster and wit in human history. This book deals with his tales of yore. After every tale, the author has added a creative insight.
‎2004
3
The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin: ...
With more than 343 stories, this collection easily becomes the definitive English anthology of Mullah Nasruddin's wit and wisdom.
‎2010
4
Afghanistan: Mullah, Marx, And Mujahid
A history of the events that helped create the conditions of the current world crisis
Ralph H. Magnus, Eden Naby, 2004
5
In Pursuit of the Mad Mullah: Service and Sport in the ...
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series.
Malcolm McNeill, A. C. H. Dixon, 2010
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The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin: ...
Stories, Jests, and Donkey Tales of the Beloved Persian Folk Hero. Nasruddin was carrying on as if it were the most delicious soup, slurping and blowing and oohing and ahhing when his reverie was interrupted by the sound of a knock at the ...
‎2010
7
Commissar and Mullah: Soviet-Muslim Policy from 1917 To 1924
Soviet-Muslim Policy from 1917 To 1924 Glenn L. Roberts. First and Second Dumas in Saint Petersburg to decide their future.127 These were for the most part Jadids who traditionally looked to the Volga Tatars as role models in their efforts to ...
Glenn L. Roberts, 2007
8
The Osama bin Laden I Know: An Oral History of al Qaeda's Leader
On September 21, 2001, the Voice of America radio network interviewed Mullah Omar. Following pressure from the U.S. State Department, the interview was not aired. An excerpt follows.8 Interviewer: So you won't give Osama bin Laden up?
Peter L. Bergen, 2006
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Chronicles of Conan Volume 15: The Corridor of Mullah-Kajar ...
Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema. -- AND THAT WHICH I Renew CAN omv DRIVE YOU MAQ/ I see NOTHING, GIRL... NOTHING. /// """ K/J/I " AGA ws'r HIS WILL, THE§AR8ARMM5 EYE; a 055”. WITCH HA5 ENS ORG- ELLE?
Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, 2008
10
Researches and missionary labours among the Jews, ...
Mullah Moshe Eliaboy. Ahron Shohed. Moshe Cohen. Mullah Benjamin Shohed. Mullah Isaac Fathe. Mullah Isaac Melammed. Mullah Khoydad. Mullah Isaac, son of Mullah Badal. Mullah Yehoodah Ben Mullah Halefda. Mullah Gaday Ben ...
Joseph Wolff, 1835

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MULLAH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mullah is used in the context of the following news items.
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Taliban Chief Mullah Omar Comes Out of Hibernation
Chief Talib, Mullah Omar, has allegedly come out of hibernation to issue a message on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday following the holy ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
How I learned to stop worrying and love the Iranian army
I've even had people come in and ask for mullah outfits, but you have to go to Qom for that.” Military service is compulsory in Iran, but many ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Obama Praises Afghan Efforts To Reconcile With Taliban
On July 15, a statement in the name of Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar recognized those peace talks as “legitimate,” saying ... «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Jul 15»
4
'Showing the truth': Kurdish pop star takes on ISIS with beauty, song
She says she has received death threats, and that a local mullah has shamed her from his pulpit. Security concerns and regional fame have ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
5
LETTER: Iran nuclear deal lines gun makers' pockets
The so-called nuclear deal just concluded between the United States, allied nations and the Mullah controlled nation of Iran removes over time ... «Daily Record, Jul 15»
6
Is This the End of Christianity in the Middle East?
A kindly local mullah was going door to door with the good news. Hoping to save Diyaa and Rana, their neighbors told him where they were ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Maryam Rajavi hails Iran's protesting teachers, urges support for …
... and the nuclear projects, as well as the government of the deceptive mullah Hassan Rouhani who deferred everything until the time that the ... «NCR-Iran.org, Jul 15»
8
Pakistan, China ready to 'guarantee' Afghanistan peace deal: Report
The peace process got a tremendous boost when the Afghan Taliban's reclusive chief Mullah Omar in his Eid message supported the talks. «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
9
Will Schumer let his political ambitions trump his conscience?
So all of a sudden the talkative pro-Israel, anti-mullah senator is keeping mum, saying nothing of substance on Iran and claiming instead that ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
10
Afghanistan's Bamiyan on frontline of warzone tourism
Mohammad Sajad Mohseni, a prominent cleric recognised as the "Facebook mullah" for his connections with the Afghan youth on social media, ... «MENAFN.COM, Jul 15»

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