Noun: Ali aa'lee or u'lee
- 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
- American heavyweight boxing champion who won the world title three times (1942-2016)
"Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964";
- Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay, Cassius Marcellus Clay
Derived forms: Alis
Type of: calif, caliph, gladiator, kalif, kaliph, khalif, khalifah, prizefighter
Encyclopedia: Ali, Maya