Twelver

American  

[twel-ver] / ˈtwɛl vər /

noun

Islam.

1. Imamite.

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Etymology

Origin of Twelver

1585–95; twelve + -er ¹; i.e., follower of the twelve Imams or prophets

Example Sentences

Tehran has provided weapons, training and other aid to the Houthis, according to Washington, though the Houthis belong to a separate branch of Shiite Islam than the “Twelver” sect prevalent in Iran.

From Los Angeles Times

Twelver Muslims believe the 12th imam did not die and will return at the end of time to bring justice to Earth.

From BBC

The Houthis follow Zaydism, a branch of Shia Islam separate from the Twelver branch of Iran’s regime.

From Slate

There are, for instance, significant differences between the Houthis' Zaydi variant of Shia Islam and the Twelver Shiism dominant in Iran -- and some similarities between Zaydis and Sunnis -- which makes the ubiquitous claims about a Iran-Houthi faith-based pact shaky.

From Salon

This uprising in Iran is taking place because finally the Iranian people are fed up with illegitimate, unelected, Twelver religious-fanatic dictators in their little costumes and 6th century headgear who illegally rule over them and who discriminate against women and gays, curtail human rights, and execute on average 2 people a day.

From New York Times