AYATOLLAH


Meaning of AYATOLLAH in English

/ah'yeuh toh"leuh/ , n.

(among Shi'ites) a title in the religious hierarchy achieved by scholars who have demonstrated highly advanced knowledge of Islamic law and religion.

[ 1975-80;

ayat allah sign of God; cf. ALLAH ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .