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Alaouite
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Alaouite, Alawite [ˈæləˌwiːt]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a member of a Shiite sect of Syrian Muslims
adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) of or relating to this sect
[via French from Arabic, from 'alaoui upper, celestial, from 'ala (vb) to excel, surpass]


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The Alaouite dynasty he belongs to has called the shots in Morocco since the 17th century and is directly descended from the Prophet Mohammed.
 
 
 
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