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Mahdist
see synonyms of mahdistNoun
1. mahdist
an adherent of Mahdism
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Mahdist
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1.
the title assumed by Mohammed Ahmed. ?1843–85, Sudanese military leader, who led a revolt against Egypt (1881) and captured Khartoum (1885)
2. Islam
any of a number of Muslim messiahs expected to convert all mankind to Islam
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Mahdist
see synonyms of mahdist noun
a Muslim messianic leader; esp., such a leader and prophet expected by Muslims to appear on earth before the world ends
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Mahdist
see synonyms of mahdistn. pl. Mah·dis
Islam
Islam
1.
a. The messiah prophesied to appear at the world's end and establish a reign of peace and righteousness.
b. In Twelver Shia belief, the 12th imam, who is expected to emerge from occultation to fulfill this role.
2. A person who claims to be or is seen as the messiah.
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