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English 1 sense of the word Shiism:
NOUNcognitionShiismthe branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs
EnglishShiism: 1 sense noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs.
NarrowerIsmailismThe branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy
BroaderIslam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, MuslimismThe monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran

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