Shi'i

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See also: shii, shií, shíi, shį́į́, and shiiʼ

English

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Etymology

Transliteration of Arabic شِيعِيّ (šīʕiyy). By surface analysis, Shi'a +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

Adjective

Shi'i (comparative more Shi'i, superlative most Shi'i)

  1. Synonym of Shiite
    Coordinate term: Sunni

Derived terms

Noun

Shi'i (plural Shi'is)

  1. Synonym of Shiite
    Coordinate term: Sunni