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Baha'i

Syllabification: (Ba·ha·'i)
Pronunciation: /bəˈhī/

(also Bahai)
Definition of Baha'i

noun (plural Baha'is)

  • a monotheistic religion founded in the 19th century as a development of Babism, emphasizing the essential oneness of humankind and of all religions and seeking world peace. The Baha’i faith was founded by the Persian Baha’ullah (1817–92) and his son Abdul Baha (1844–1921).
  • an adherent of the Baha’i faith.

Derivatives

Baha'ism

Pronunciation: /-ˌizəm/

noun

Origin:

Persian, from Arabic bahā' 'splendor'

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