yezidi

/jəˈzɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Kurdish ethnic and religious group living primarily in Iraq, with a distinct culture and religion that combines elements of Islam, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism.

“The Yezidi people have been persecuted by extremist groups in the region.”

Synonyms

  • Kurdish
  • Sufi
  • Yazidi

Antonyms

  • extremist
  • fundamentalist