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 ]
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 ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012