Associations to the word «Ismaili»

Wiktionary

ISMAILI, noun. A branch within Shia Islam.
ISMAILI, noun. A follower of Ismailism.

Dictionary definition

ISMAILI, noun. An adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism.
ISMAILI, adjective. Of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley