Sufism

noun

Su·​fism -ˌfizəm 

variants or less commonly Sufiism

-fēˌiz-

plural -s

: ascetic Islamic mysticism originating in the 8th century and developing especially in Persia into a system of elaborate symbolism of which the goal is communion with the deity through contemplation and ecstasy

Word History

Etymology

Sufi entry 1 + -ism

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Rhymes for Sufism

• ism
• pisum
• prism
• schism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism