Shiite

/ ˈʃiːaɪt, ʃiːˈɪtɪk /

noun

1. an adherent of Shiah

adjective

1. of or relating to Shiah

Other Word Forms

• Shiitic adjective

Example Sentences

Shiite Islam may be the official religion in Iran, but entering Tehran's brand-new Maryam Moghaddas metro station, you could be forgiven for feeling as if you're stepping inside a Christian church.

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"Iraq has seen the American army, then civil war between Sunnis and Shiites, and now there's ISIS. We've been through many incessant conflicts, but we still need peace because we believe in humanity," she said.

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The majority of Iraq's 329 lawmakers represent Shiite parties aligned with neighbouring Iran.

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That has been especially true for the Druze, adherents of a syncretic sect that is an offshoot of Shiite Islam who constitute some 3% of Syria’s population.

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The Druze, who make up roughly 3% of Syria’s population, are members of a syncretic religion that emerged in the 11th century as an offshoot of Shiite Islam.

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