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Ismaili

is·maili

UK/ˌɪsmʌɪˈiːli/ US/ˌɪsmɑːˈili/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy

noun

1.

an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism

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Origin

From Arabic إِسْمَاعِيلِيّ (ʔismāʕīliyy).

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