Associations to the word «Shiite»

Wiktionary

SHIITE, adjective. Of or relating to the Shi'a Islam.
SHIITE, adjective. Of or relating to Shiites.
SHIITE, noun. A follower of Shi'a Islam; a Shi'a Muslim.

Dictionary definition

SHIITE, noun. A member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs.

Wise words

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