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ISMAILI

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism

Synonyms:

Ismaili; Ismailian

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("Ismaili" is a kind of...):

adherent; disciple (someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another)

 II. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Ismailism (the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy)

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