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Shiah (Noun)

Meaning

One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in Iran.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The Shiahpopulation in Iran makes up around 90% of the country's Muslims, with the remaining 10% adhering to Sunni Islam.
  • Islam in Iraq is divided into two main branches: Shiahand Sunni, with the Shiahdominating the majority of the population.
  • A Shiahamong the tribal leaders in eastern Saudi Arabia reached out to the local governor in a bid to ease tensions.
  • Before the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, Iraq was ruled by a predominantly Sunni government, while the Shiahamajority was persecuted.
  • A number of Shiahscholars and theologians were imprisoned by the Saudi authorities in 2017 on charges of sedition and terrorism.

Synonyms

  • Shiah Islam
  • Shia

Hypernyms

  • Religious Sect
  • Religious Order
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