shiite

Shi·ʿite

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of shiite word

noun shiite 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 shiite member of Muslim sect 1
adjective shiite relating to Shi'ite Muslims 1
countable noun shiite Shiites are members of a branch of the Islamic religion which regards Mohammed's cousin Ali and his successors, rather than Mohammed himself, as the final authority on religious matters. 0
adjective shiite Shiite means relating to Shiites and their religious beliefs or practices. 0
noun shiite an adherent of Shiah 0

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Parts of speech for Shiite

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shiite 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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