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Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Shiite is a term that refers to an Islamic sect that believes in the infallibility of Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this group without specifically using the term Shiite. Some of these synonyms include Shia, Shiism, Shi'i, and Shi'ite Muslim. Other similar terms that are sometimes used interchangeably with Shiite include Twelver, Ismaili, and Alawite, which are all sub-sects within the broader Shia community. These synonyms are important to be aware of when discussing the various branches of Islam and the different beliefs and practices within each group.
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  • Equivalence

    • Adjective
      'ite.
    • Proper noun, singular
      'ite.
    • Noun, plural
      shias.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      'ite.

  • Other Related

    • Adjective
      SHI.
    • Proper noun, singular
      shiah, SHI.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shiite

Mustali died after a reign of about four years; and some historians record, as a truly remarkable circumstance, that he was a Sunnite by creed, although he represented a shiite dynasty.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport
Around the body of the mosque runs a fine inscription in Kufic letters, and from the fact that the name of Ali is joined with that of the Prophet in the profession of faith, we may argue that this mosque was built during some Persian occupation, and was a shiite mosque.
"Southern Arabia"
Theodore Bent Mabel Bent
The Ismailians may be best regarded as one of the several sects of shiites, who originally were simply the partisans of Ali against Omar, but by degrees they became identified as the upholders of the Koran against the validity of the oral tradition, and when, later, the whole of Persia espoused the cause of Ali, the shiite belief became tinged with all kinds of mysticism.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 11 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport

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