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Meaning of شیعه | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ʃiː.ˈʔa

Definitions

  1. Shi'a Islam (the second largest denomination of Islam, followed by 200–300 million people, who's adherent's believe that Muhammad appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor prior to his death)
  2. Shi'a, Shi'ite (member of the Shi'a)
  3. Shi'a, Shi'ites (adherents of Shi'a Islam)
    collective

Examples

“بیشتر مسلمونای ایرانی شیعهاند.”

Most Iranian Muslims are Shi'ites.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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