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• Ayatollah

  (among Shiʿites) a title in the religious hierarchy achieved by scholars who have demonstrated highly advanced knowledge of Islamic law and religion. Contemporary Examples The ayatollah Khomeini famously called the United States the Great Satan. David’s Book Club: Darkness At Noon David Frum August 25, 2012 For Pawlenty, evidently, Thomas Jefferson and the ayatollah Khomeini […]

• Khamenei

  Ayatollah Mohammed Ali, born 1939, chief Islamic leader of Iran since 1989. Contemporary Examples It’s true to an extent: the Guardian Council selects candidates and Khamenei retains his role. Who’s Dismissing the Iranian Elections? Ali Gharib June 16, 2013 A few weeks ago, the Iranian parliament, again, of course, handpicked by Khamenei, was ready to […]

• Ayatollah khomeini

  Ayatollah Ruhollah [roo-hoh-luh;; Persian roo-haw-lah] /ruˈhoʊ lə;; Persian ˌru hɔˈlɑ/ (Show IPA), 1900?–89, Islamic leader of Iran 1979–89. Contemporary Examples The ayatollah khomeini famously called the United States the Great Satan. David’s Book Club: Darkness At Noon David Frum August 25, 2012 For Pawlenty, evidently, Thomas Jefferson and the ayatollah khomeini saw government pretty much […]

• Khomeini

  Ayatollah Ruhollah [roo-hoh-luh;; Persian roo-haw-lah] /ruˈhoʊ lə;; Persian ˌru hɔˈlɑ/ (Show IPA), 1900?–89, Islamic leader of Iran 1979–89. Contemporary Examples They thought Khomeini would open the door to paradise for them, and we see that he opened the door to hell. Iran’s Exiled Queen Speaks The Daily Beast June 16, 2009 He was also Time’s […]

• Ayatollah ruhollah khomeini

  Ayatollah Ruhollah [roo-hoh-luh;; Persian roo-haw-lah] /ruˈhoʊ lə;; Persian ˌru hɔˈlɑ/ (Show IPA), 1900?–89, Islamic leader of Iran 1979–89. noun Ruholla (ˈruhɒˈlɑː), known as Ayatollah Khomeini. 1900–89, Iranian Shiite Muslim religious and political leader. Following the overthrow of the shah of Iran (1979) he returned from exile and instituted an Islamic republic. His rule saw deteriorating […]

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