English Explanatory Dictionary

Ismaili

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A branch of Shi'ism, which follows a living Imam descended from Muhammad.
noun
  1. A follower of Ismailism.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Shi'ism or Ismailism.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪsmʌɪˈiːli/ /ˌɪsmɑːˈili/

Word forms

Ismaili Isma'ili Ismāʿīlī Ismailis

Etymology

From Arabic إِسْمَاعِيلِيّ (ʔismāʕīliyy).

Synonyms

Sevener

Related words

Ismailiyah Ismail Mustaali Nizari

Derived words

Ismailism Ismailite
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