Druse

/dru:z/
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Definition

Noun: 1. A member of a monotheistic religious and social community: A Druse is an adherent of a distinct, esoteric faith that originated in the 11th century, primarily found in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. The religion incorporates elements of Islam, Gnosticism, and Neoplatonism. 2. A follower of the Druze faith: Druse beliefs include the concept of divine incarnation and the transmigration of souls. The community is known for its secrecy, strong social cohesion, and the practice of taqiyya (religious dissimulation), allowing outward conformity to the dominant religion of their surroundings when necessary for security.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Druse community in this region has maintained its unique traditions for centuries.
    • He is a Druse who follows the teachings of Hamza ibn-'Ali.
    • The village is populated mainly by Druse farmers.
Advanced Usage
  • "Druse community": Refers to the collective social and religious group.
    • The political representation of the Druse community is significant in Lebanese politics.
  • "Druse faith" / "Druze religion": Refers to the belief system itself.
    • The core texts of the Druse faith are known only to the religiously initiated.
Variants and Related Words
  • Druze: An alternative, equally common spelling for .
  • Drusism / Druzeism (n): A less common term for the Druze religion or its doctrines.
Synonyms
  • Druze: (The variant spelling itself serves as a direct synonym.)
  • Muwahhidun: (Arabic for "Unitarians," a name the community uses for itself.)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • Important Distinction: This entry defines as a religious adherent. In geology and mineralogy, the term druse (often not capitalized) has a completely different meaning, referring to a cavity in a rock lined with a crust of crystals. These are homographs (same spelling, different meaning) and should not be confused.
    • Example (Geology): The geode contained a beautiful druse of quartz crystals.
Noun
  1. 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

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