shiah

/ˈʃaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the second-largest branch of Islam, characterized by their veneration of the family of the Prophet Muhammad, particularly his cousin Ali.

“The Shia community has a rich cultural heritage and a complex history in the Middle East.”

Synonyms

  • Ithna Ash'ari
  • Ithna Ashari
  • Twelver

Antonyms

  • Sunni