Shia

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Shi'a. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in Iran wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name.

Synonyms

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dervishshishi iteshiahshiahshiah islam

Example

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"Although Iran is nowadays known for being a stronghold of Shia Islam, most Persian Muslims were Sunni until the XVth century."

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anti-Shianon-Shia

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