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 ]
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 ]
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