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shiah

/ˈʃiː.ə/

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noun

/ˈʃiː.ə/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к одной из двух основных ветвей ортодоксального ислама, преимущественно распространённой в Иране.

A proper noun referring to one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam, predominantly followed in Iran.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Branch of IslamB2formal

    One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam, primarily followed in Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Middle East.

    ruШиизм

    • Shiah Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
    • The Shiah branch has its own distinct religious practices and traditions.
    • Iran is predominantly a Shiah Muslim country.

    Synonymsshiashiism