Mahdist

Mah·di  (mäd)

n. pl. Mah·dis Islam

1. The messiah who, it is believed, will appear at the world's end and establish a reign of peace and righteousness.

2. A leader who assumes the role of a 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.

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Noun

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