- imam
- imam (n.) 1610s, from Arabic, lit. "leader," lit. "one who precedes," from amma "to go before, precede."
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Imam — der; s, Plur. s u. e <aus gleichbed. arab. imām, eigtl. »Vorsteher«>: 1. a) Vorbeter in der ↑Moschee; b) (ohne Plur.) Titel für verdiente Gelehrte des Islams. 2. religiöses Oberhaupt (Nachkomme Mohammeds) der ↑Schiiten … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
imam — imam; imam·ate; … English syllables
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imam — [i mäm′] n. [Ar imām, a guide, leader < amma, to walk before, precede] 1. the leader of prayer in a Muslim mosque 2. [often I ] any of various Muslim leaders and rulers: often used as a title … English World dictionary
Imam — I*mam , Iman I*man , Imaum I*maum , n. [Ar. im[=a]m.] 1. Among the Mohammedans, a minister or priest who performs the regular service of the mosque. [1913 Webster] 2. A Mohammedan prince who, as a successor of Mohammed, unites in his person… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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