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aya·tol·lah (ī′yə tō′lə, -tō lä′; ä′yä-)
noun
- a leader of the Shiite sect of the Muslim religion, serving as teacher, judge, and administrator
- a leader, authority, etc. having much power or influence
Etymology: Ar, lit., sign of God < āyat, sign + Allah, Allah
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