a member of a strictly conservative Muslim sect founded in the 18th century with the aim of eliminating all innovations later than the 3rd century of Islam
Derived forms
Wahhabism (Wahˈhabism) or Wahabism (Waˈhabism)
noun
Wahhabi in American English
(wɑˈhɑbi) or Waˈhabi (wɑˈhɑbi)
noun
any member of a strict Muslim sect which adheres closely to the Koran: it was founded by Abdul-Wahhab (1703?-92?) and flourishes in Saudi Arabia