Meaning Of The Word Shiite

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Shiʻite in American English
noun: 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

Shiite
countable noun: 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.

Shiite in American English
a member of one of the two great sects of Muslims: Shiites consider Ali, Mohammed's son-in-law and the fourth of the caliphs, as the first Imam and the rightful successor of Mohammed, and do not accept the Sunna as authoritative

Shiite in British English
adjective: of or relating to Shia
noun: an adherent of Shia

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