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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Ismaili, Ismailiannoun

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

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  1. ismailian

    Ismailian refers to a follower of Ismailism, a sect of Shia Islam that recognizes Ismail bin Jafar as the spiritual successor to the Prophet Muhammad. The Ismailians are known for their emphasis on spiritual interpretation of the Quran and the importance of the role of the Imam in guiding these interpretations. Currently, the Aga Khan is considered the hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Ismailian

    is-mā-il′i-an, n. one of a sect of Shiite Mohammedans, who claim that Ismail (c. 770) was the seventh and last of the Imâms.—n. Is′mailism.—adj. Ismailit′ic.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ismailian in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ismailian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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