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Ismaili

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Noun

1. ismaili, ismailian

an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism

Adjective

2. ismaili

of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy

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Ismaili

see synonyms of ismaili
noun Islam
1. 
a Shia sect whose adherents believe that Ismail, son of the sixth imam, was the rightful seventh imam
2. Also called: Ismailian (ˌɪzmɑːɪˈliːən ) plural -lis
a member of this sect

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Ismaili

see synonyms of ismaili
n. pl. Is·ma·i·lis also Is·ma·i·li·ans
A member of a branch of Shiism that follows a living imam and is noted for esoteric philosophy.

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