Mahdist

Mah·di  (mäd)

n. pl. Mah·dis Islam

1.

a. The messiah prophesied to appear at the world's end and establish a reign of peace and righteousness.

b. In Shia belief, the 12th imam, who is expected to emerge from occlusion to fulfill this role.

2. A person who claims to be or is seen as the messiah.

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[Arabic mahd, rightly guided one, Mahdi, passive participle of had, to lead; see hdy in Semitic roots.]

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Mahdism n.

Mahdist n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

Mahdist - an adherent of Mahdism adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another