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Mahdist

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Noun

1. mahdist

an adherent of Mahdism

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Mahdist

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noun
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

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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

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n. pl. Mah·dis
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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