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DRUZE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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
Example:
a Druze is permitted to conform outwardly to the faith of the unbelievers among whom he lives
Synonyms:
Druse; Druze
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Druze" is a kind of...):
adherent; disciple (someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another)