English
Nizari
Nizari comes from Arabic نِزَارِيّ.
- Arabicc. 500–presentنِزَارِيّnizāriyy
- EnglishtodayNizari
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Arabicc. 500–presentنِزَارِيّnizāriyy
- EnglishtodayNizari
Every English word from Arabic نِزَارِيّ
Today it means
noun A member of the largest branch of the Ismaili Shi'i Muslims. Their teachings emphasize ijtihad, pluralism, and social justice.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Arabic نِزَارِيّ / Nizari