Druze
/druːz/noun
A member of a Middle Eastern religious community that emerged in the 11th century.
Did you know?The name is historically linked to the early preacher al-Darazi, though the Druze community itself generally rejects that label and prefers its own self-designation.
Etymological Timeline
11th Century
Arabic
al-Darazī
“A name associated with an early preacher connected to the sect's origins”
11th Century
Arabic
al-Muwaḥḥidūn
“"The Unitarians," the community's own religious self-name”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
Durūz / Durz
“A label used by outsiders for the group”
19th Century
English
Druze
“English spelling for the religious community and its members”
Modern English
English
Druze
“A member of the Druze religious community”