Meaning & use
Mulla
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A Muslim scholar, teacher, or religious leader, especially one versed in Islamic law; a variant spelling of 'mullah.'
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The village mulla led prayers at the small mosque every Friday.
Local mullas were consulted on matters of religious law and custom.
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The spelling 'mulla' appears mainly in South and Central Asian English texts, while 'mullah' is the more common Western spelling.
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