Nusayrism

English

Etymology

From the name of Ibn Nusayr, believed to have founded the group during the 9th century, +‎ -ism.

Proper noun

Nusayrism

  1. (Islam) A syncretic offshoot of Shi'ism, whose adherents self-identify as Alawites.
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