Meanings
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounSynonym of Alawism
Origin
From the name of Ibn Nusayr, believed to have founded the group during the 9th century, + -ism.
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Nusayrism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nusayrism
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