noun
Mahdi
MAH-dee
noun
1
In Islamic belief, a foretold guided leader expected to appear and restore justice before the end of the world.
"Some religious movements throughout history have claimed their leader was the promised mahdi."
How to Use Mahdi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prophesied future leader in Islamic eschatology who will bring justice before the end times.
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Etymology
From Arabic mahdiyy, "guided one".