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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A group of tribespeople, living in Madinah, who gave aid and protection to the prophet Mohammad and his followers, the Muhajirun. historical, plural, plural-only
2. 2
   The members of a Sufi religious movement in the Sudan, disciples of Muhammad Ahmad (1844–1885). plural, plural-only

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of Anshar (“sky god”). alt-of, alternative

Etymology

From Arabic أَنْصَار (ʔanṣār, “helpers”).

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