Zaidi
noun
\ˈzīdē\
variants: less commonly
Zaidite
\-ˌdīt\Definition of Zaidi
-s
: a member of an Islamic sect of Yemen that constitutes one of the three major branches of Shi'a, recognizes a continuing line of imams descended through Zaid who is the fifth imam, and is closest to sunna in its doctrine
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Origin and Etymology of zaidi
after Zaid, 8th century a.d. Muslim leader descended from Muhammad
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