1.the ShiaRRIthe Shiite branch of the Muslim religion 〔伊斯兰教〕什叶派
2.[countableC]RRI a Shiite 什叶派教徒
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Shia• In the south the enforcement of a no-fly zone by western aircraft has raised the possibility of a Shia secession.• A Shia would be the speaker of parliament.• Some seek revenge for atrocities committed in suppressing the Shia uprising.• The Shias believe that Ali's descendants - the Imams - are the lawful successors of Mohamed.
OriginShia
(1600-1700)Arabicshi'ah“group supporting a particular side”