ali

(noun) United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942). Synonyms: Ali, Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay, Cassius Marcellus Clay.

(noun) 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. Synonyms: Ali.