Associations to the word «Ayatollah»

Wiktionary

AYATOLLAH, noun. A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

Dictionary definition

AYATOLLAH, noun. A high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well.

Wise words

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