BABIS


Meaning of BABIS in English

n. a member of a Persian eclectic sect founded in 1844 whose doctrine includes Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian elements. Babism n.

[ Pers. Bab-ed-Din, gate (= intermediary) of the Faith ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.