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Mahdi
n. (
pl
. Mahdis)
1 a spiritual and temporal messiah expected by Muslims.
2 esp. hist. a leader claiming to be this Messiah.
Derivatives
:
Mahdism n. Mahdist n.
Etymology
:
Arab
. mahdiy he who is guided right, past part. of hada guide
Useful english dictionary
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