What does "shia muslim" mean?

a member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs

What is a synonym for "shia muslim"?

Common synonyms include: shi'ite, shi'ite muslim, shia, shiite, shiite muslim.

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Noun

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a member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs wordnet