Ulama

from arab

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From arab

Definition

A learned and experienced Islamic scholar

Etymology

Borrowed from the Arabic 'ʿulamāʾ' (علماء), the plural form of 'ʿālim' (عالم) meaning 'learned person' or 'scholar'. It entered the Indonesian archipelago alongside the spread of Islam to denote religious authorities proficient in Islamic law and theology.

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