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Shiite

/ ˈʃiːaɪt; ʃiːˈɪtɪk /

noun

  1. an adherent of Shiah


adjective

  1. of or relating to Shiah

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Derived Forms

  • Shiitic, adjective

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Example Sentences

Pay no attention to the Shi'ite militias threatening to kill U.S. troops in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Iran is already working to shore up its Shi'ite allies in Baghdad.

And of course, while Sunni Islamism is a rising threat, its Shi'ite version is a clear and present danger.

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