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aya·tol·lah
\ˌīəˈtōlə, -tälə, -tələ, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ; ˌīə.təˈlä\ noun
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Etymology: Persian, literally, sign of God, from Arabic āya sign, miracle + allāh God
1. : a religious leader among Shiite Muslims — used as a title of respect especially for one who is not an imam
2. : a powerful self-righteous leader or administrator |