Druze

American  

[drooz] / druz /

Or Druse

noun

1. Islam. a member of an independent religious sect living chiefly in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, established in the 11th century as a branch of Ismaʿili Shiʿism and containing elements of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and believing in the transmigration of souls and the ultimate perfection of humankind.

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Other Word Forms

• Druzean adjective
• Druzian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Druze

1595–1605; < Arabic durūz, plural of durzī a Druze, derivative of the name of one of the sect founders, Muḥammad ibn Ismāʿīl al-Darazī

Example Sentences

It could also indicate what he may be planning to do in other areas of the country, including those held by the Druze, who demand autonomy.

From BBC

The Druze — a sect that combines elements of Islam and other religious traditions — constitute 1 million people worldwide; some 500,000 live in Syria, or roughly 3% of the population.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as Kurds and Druze, there are Christians, many of whom find it hard to forget Sharaa's jihadist past.

From BBC

In his register of interests, Givan said the trip was a "fact-finding tour" and involved "visiting Israeli Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze and others".

From BBC

Most of the dead were from the Druze minority.

From BBC