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imam

UK/ˈiːmɑːm/ US/ɪˈmɑːm/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide

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Origin

Occupational surname, borrowed from Arabic إمام (ʔimām). This surname is mostly found in Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Phrases

  • imam bayildi

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