— Babite /bah"buyt/ , adj.
/bah"bee/ , n.
1. Also called Babism . a Persian religion, originating in the 19th century, now supplanted by Baha'i.
2. an adherent of Babi. Also, Babi .
[ 1840-50;
Bab ( al-din ) BAB ED-DIN + Ar -i suffix of appurtenance ]