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Shiah

 
Dictionary: Shi·ah or Shi·a also Shi·'ah or Shi·'a (shē'ə) pronunciation
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Islam.
n.
  1. (Used with a pl. verb) The Shiites.
  2. (used with a sing. verb) A Shiite.
adj.
Shiite.

[Arabic šī'a, following, sect, from šā'a, to spread, become known.]


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in Iran
  Synonyms: Shiah, Shiah Islam, the Shiites

 
 
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