shiism

Shi·ʿite

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shee-ahyt]
- /ˈʃi aɪt/
- /ˈʃiː.ɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shee-ahyt]
- /ˈʃi aɪt/

Definitions of shiism word

noun shiism a member of one of the two great religious divisions of Islam that regards Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, as the legitimate successor of Muhammad, and disregards the three caliphs who succeeded him. 1
noun shiism the beliefs and practices of Shiah 0

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shiism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% 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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