单词 | Mahdi |
释义 | Mahdi —Mahdism /mah"diz euhm/, n. —Mahdist, n. , adj. /mah"dee/, n. , pl. Mahdis. 1. the Muslim messiah, an expected spiritual and temporal ruler destined to establish a reign of righteousness throughout the world. 2. any of various claimants to this role, esp. Muhammad Ahmed, who established an independent government in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan that lasted until 1898. [1790-1800; < Ar mahdiy he who is guided] |
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