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Ulema

A college or corporation in Turkey composed of the hierarchy, namely, the imams, or ministers of religion, the muftis, or doctors of law, and the cadis, or administrators of justice.

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Body 76% connected

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.

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Mollah 70% connected

One of the higher order of Turkish judges; also, a Turkish title of respect for a religious and learned man.

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Mulla 70% connected

Same as Mollah.

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Mullah 70% connected

See Mollah.

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