MAHDI


Meaning of MAHDI in English

n. (pl. Mahdis) 1 a spiritual and temporal messiah expected by Muslims. 2 esp. hist. a leader claiming to be this Messiah. Mahdism n. Mahdist n.

[ Arab. mahdiy he who is guided right, past part. of hada guide ]

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