What does "ismailism" mean?

The doctrines and practices associated with Ismailis.

Ismailism

Q: What is a synonym for "ismailism"?

Common synonyms include: ismaili branch, ismaili doctrine, ismaili evolution, ismaili historical development, ismaili historiography, ismaili history.

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Definitions

Noun

1
The doctrines and practices associated with Ismailis. uncountable
2
the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy wordnet

Synonyms

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ismaili branch ismaili doctrine ismaili evolution ismaili historical development ismaili historiography ismaili history

Antonyms

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Sunni Islam Twelver Shiism exoteric Islam exoteric interpretation

Etymology

From Ismail + -ism.

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