plural Baha'is
: an adherent of a religious movement originating in Iran in the 19th century and emphasizing the spiritual unity of humankind
Ba·ha·ism
bä-ˈhä-ˌi-zəm 
-ˈhī-ˌi-,
bə--
plural -s
: the doctrine and practice of a sect founded in Iran in the 19th century that emphasizes the spiritual unity of humankind, advocates peace and universal education, and affirms the equality of men and women
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Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Gossip Girl alum deepened his Baha'i faith after the CW show ended in 2012.
—Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
During the fourth 25-minute segment, students were taught about Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism and the Baha'i Faith.
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Noun
As members of the Baha'i Faith, Zamani’s family faced persecution in their homeland.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Gossip Girl alum deepened his Baha'i faith after the CW show ended in 2012.
—Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
During the fourth 25-minute segment, students were taught about Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism and the Baha'i Faith.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2022
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“Baha'i.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baha%27i. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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