Nusayrism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A syncretic offshoot of Shi'ism, whose adherents self-identify as Alawites.

Word forms

Nusayrism

Etymology

From the name of Ibn Nusayr, believed to have founded the group during the 9th century, + -ism.

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