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n. - 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.

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  • The Druse are a secretive offshoot Islamic sect with communities in Lebanon, Syria and Israel.
  • He was a Druse for Christ's sake (no pun intended).
  • Hamadi is a top aide to Druse leader Walid Jumblatt.
  • Arab and Druse Israelis use those roads all the time.
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