Druze

Druze also Druse  (drz)

n.

A member of a Syrian people following a religion marked by monotheism and a belief in al-Hakim (985-1021), an Ismaili caliph, as the embodiment of God.

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[Arabic Durz, pl. of durz, a Druse, after Ismail al-Darazi (died c. 1019), Muslim religious leader.]

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Noun

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Druze - an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God; "a Druze is permitted to conform outwardly to the faith of the unbelievers among whom he lives" Druse adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another