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Mahdist

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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.
[Arabic mahd, rightly guided one, Mahdi, passive participle of had, to lead; see hdy in Semitic roots.]
Mahdism n.
Mahdist n.
Mahdist [ˈmɑːdɪst]
adj
(Historical Terms) of or relating to the Mahdi, the title assumed by Mohammed Ahmed, the Sudanese military leader (?1843-85), or his followers
n
(Historical Terms) a follower or admirer of the Madhi
Mahdism  n
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Noun1.Mahdist - an adherent of Mahdism
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
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