noun
a religious movement by Persian Shiite Muslims in 17th century Iran that is opposed to the Akhbari
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Usuli Shiism produced the politically active caste of priests that is a distinctive feature of Iranian Shiism
• Regions: ↑Iran, ↑Islamic Republic of Iran, ↑Persia
• Hypernyms: ↑religious movement
Useful english dictionary. 2012.