Ismaili

/ ˌɪzmɑːˈiːlɪ /

noun

1. a Shiah sect whose adherents believe that Ismail, son of the sixth imam, was the rightful seventh imam
2. Also calledIsmailianˌɪzmɑːɪˈliːən -lis a member of this sect

Example Sentences

Kosovo’s Central Bank Governor Ahmet Ismaili said starting Thursday, new rules on local transactions in euros would be applied in the northern municipalities, and all financial institutions there should register in the next month.

From Seattle Times

“The Ismaili community is shocked and saddened by this incident and is providing support to the families of the victims,” the Ismaili Community said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

The motive behind the attack, at the Ismaili Center in Lisbon, was not immediately clear, according to officials.

From New York Times

The Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, generally known as the Ismailis, belong to the Shia branch of Islam, according to their website.

From Washington Times

Ismailis are a minority within Shia Islam whose members have been attacked by extremist groups in countries such as Pakistan.

From Reuters