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Senussi

British

/ sɛˈnuːsɪ /

noun

a member of a zealous and aggressive Muslim sect of North Africa and Arabia, founded in 1837 by Sidi Mohammed ibn Ali al Senussi (?1787–1859)

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Other Word Forms

Senussian adjective

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Senussi is facing trial in Libya over his actions during the uprising against Gaddafi 14 years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

As for Gaddafi's former spy chief, Abdullah Senussi, he's still alive in Libya.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

Prosecutors said Senussi had been allowed to see relatives, but denied lawyers had been prevented from visiting their clients at the prison.

From Reuters • Apr. 14, 2014

Senussi was handed over to Libya by Mauritania in September after his arrest in Nouakchott in March last year started a tug of war between Libya, France and the ICC for his extradition.

From Reuters • May 2, 2013

This is the reason why, year after year, and decade after decade, the Senussi advance slowly, calmly, coldly, gathering great latent power but avoiding the temptation to expend it one instant before the proper time.

From The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Stoddard, Lothrop

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