ISMAILI

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Ismaili mean? 

• ISMAILI (noun)
  The noun ISMAILI has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: ISMAILI used as a noun is very rare.

• ISMAILI (adjective)
  The adjective ISMAILI has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: ISMAILI used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ISMAILI (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Ismaili; Ismailian

Hypernyms ("Ismaili" is a kind of...):

adherent; disciple (someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another)

• ISMAILI (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Ismailism (the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy)