Shiite

/ ʃiːˈɪtɪk; ˈʃiːaɪt /

noun

1. an adherent of Shiah

adjective

1. of or relating to Shiah

Derived Forms

• Shiitic, adjective

Example Sentences

Pay no attention to the Shi'ite militias threatening to kill U.S. troops in Iraq.

From The Daily Beast

Meanwhile, Iran is already working to shore up its Shi'ite allies in Baghdad.

From The Daily Beast

And of course, while Sunni Islamism is a rising threat, its Shi'ite version is a clear and present danger.

From The Daily Beast