shi'ite
/ˈʃiːaɪt/
noun
- A follower of the Shia branch of Islam, which believes that Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law Ali and his descendants are the rightful leaders of the Muslim community.
- The Shi'ite community gathered for a special prayer service at the mosque.
- My neighbor is a Shi'ite and invited me to learn about his traditions during Muharram.
- Many Shi'ites live in Iran, Iraq, and parts of Lebanon.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to the Shia branch of Islam or its followers.
- She studies Shi'ite theology at the university.
- The holiday is an important day on the Shi'ite calendar.
- The museum displayed a collection of Shi'ite religious artifacts.