ชีอะห์(chee-à)

Meanings

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Shia; Shiite (branch or followers)

a major branch of Islam, and its adherents, who hold that leadership of the Muslim community rightfully belongs to the Prophet Muhammad’s family, especially Ali ibn Abi Talib and his descendants (the Imams)

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2AdjectiveB2

Shia; Shiite (relating to Shia Islam)

relating to Shia Islam or its followers

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Word Breakdown

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ชีอะห์chee-àชีอะห์chee-àShia; Shiite (branch or followers)