a religious movement originating among Babis in Iran in the 19th cent. and emphasizing the spiritual unity of humankind and all religions
an adherent of this religion
Baha'ism noun
Baha'ist noun
[Persian bahā’ī of glory, from Arabic bahā glory. From Arabic Bahā‘Allāh the Glory of God, a name given to Mirza Hussein Ali Nuri (d.1892), founder of the religion]