Ibadite

1 of 2

noun (1)

Iba·​dite
variants or less commonly Abadite
ə̇ˈbäˌdīt
plural -s
: a member of an austere Muslim sect found chiefly in the northern part of Africa

Ibadite

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s
: ibad

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

ʽAbdallah ibn-Ibād (Abād), 7th century Arab religious leader + English -ite

Noun (2)

Ibad + -ite

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“Ibadite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ibadite. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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