Baha'i

(bä-häˈē, bə-hīˈ)

adjective
Of or relating to a religion founded in 1863 in Persia and emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.
noun
A teacher of or a believer in this faith.

Origin:

Origin: Persian bahā’ī

Origin: , a follower of Bahā’ullāh, the Splendor of God, Bahaullah

Origin: , from bahā’, splendor

Origin: , from Arabic; see bhw in Semitic roots

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Related Forms:

  • Ba·haˈism (bə-häˈĭzˌəm, -hīˈ-) noun
  • Ba·haˈist noun

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