Baha'i

noun

Ba·​ha'i bä-ˈhä-ˌē How to pronounce Baha'i (audio)
-ˈhī,
bə-
plural Baha'is
: an adherent of a religious movement originating in Iran in the 19th century and emphasizing the spiritual unity of humankind
Baha'i adjective
Bahaism
bä-ˈhä-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce Baha'i (audio)
-ˈhī-ˌi-
noun
Bahaist noun or adjective

Word History

Etymology

Persian bahā'ī, literally, follower of Bahā' Allāh (from Arabic, splendor of God)

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Baha'i was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Baha'i.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baha%27i. Accessed 10 Jun. 2023.

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