Definition of 'ali'

Noun

1. United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
      Synonyms: Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay Cassius Marcellus Clay
2. the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects

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