shi ism

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Noun shi ism has 1 sense

Shiism - the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs
--₁ is a kind of Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
--₁ has particulars: Ismailism

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Shi ism

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: A branch of Islam that regards Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, as the legitimate successor to the leadership of the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad.

Usage:

Shi ism is one of the two major branches of Islam.
She is a devout follower of Shi ism.

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