Salafi

English

Etymology

From Arabic سَلَفِيّ (salafiyy).

Adjective

Salafi (not comparable)

1. (Islam) Of or pertaining to Salafism.

Synonyms

• Wahhabi
• Nasibi (derogatory)

Translations

of or pertaining to Salafism

• Arabic: سَلَفِيّ m (salafiyy)
• Czech: salafistický
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• Swedish: salafistisk

Noun

Salafi (plural Salafis)

1. (Islam) An adherent of Salafism.
   • 2016, David Patrikarakos, ‘Progression through Regression’, Literary Review, November:

     Many Salafis are not violent; most are actually apolitical.

   Synonym: Salafist

Translations

adherent of Salafism

• Czech: salafista m
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• French: salafiste (fr)
• German: Salafist (de) m

Anagrams

• Faisal