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Ismaelism

noun
Is·​ma·​el·​ism | \ ˈizmēəˌlizəm, -z(ˌ)māəˌ-\
plural -s

Definition of Ismaelism

: islamism

History and Etymology for Ismaelism

Ismael (Douay Version), Ishmael (Authorized Version), son of Abraham by his concubine Hagar + English -ism; so called from a belief that the Arabs are descendants of Ishmael

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