abadite
|a-ba-dite|
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/əˈbædaɪt/
member of a sect
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'abadite' originates from the Arabic word 'ibāḍī', referring to a sect within Islam.
Historical Evolution
'ibāḍī' was adapted into English as 'abadite' to describe members of this sect.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to followers of the Ibadi sect, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a specific religious or cultural group known as the Abadites.
The Abadite community gathered for their annual festival.
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