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imamite

I·mam·ite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-mah-mahyt]
    • /ɪˈmɑ maɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-mah-mahyt]
    • /ɪˈmɑ maɪt/

Definition of imamite word

  • noun imamite a member of the principal sect of Shiʿah, believing in a succession of twelve divinely inspired imams, beginning with Ali and ending with Muhammad al-Muntazar (d. a.d. c880), who supposedly retired to a cave, later to return as the Mahdi. 1

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Parts of speech for Imamite

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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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imamite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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