Ayatollah Khomeini
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific historical and religious figure: "Ayatollah Khomeini" refers to Ruhollah Khomeini, the Iranian Shiite cleric who became the Supreme Leader of Iran after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, establishing a theocratic government.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The policies of Ayatollah Khhomeini transformed Iran into an Islamic republic.
- Scholars often analyze the writings of Ayatollah Khomeini.
Advanced Usage
- "The era of Ayatollah Khomeini": refers to the period of his leadership in Iran (1979-1989).
- The country underwent significant changes during the era of Ayatollah Khomeini.
Variants and Related Words
Khomeini (proper noun): A common shortened form of the full title and name.
- Khomeini returned from exile in 1979.
Ayatollah (noun): A high-ranking title for a Shiite religious leader.
- He was given the title of ayatollah for his religious scholarship.
Synonyms
- Ruhollah Khomeini: His full birth name.
- Imam Khomeini: A title of respect used by his followers.
Related Phrases
The Khomeini regime: Refers to the government under his leadership.
- The Khomeini regime faced international criticism.
Khomeinism: Refers to his political and religious ideology.
- The principles of Khomeinism continue to influence Iranian politics.
Noun
- Iranian religious leader of the Shiites; when Shah Pahlavi's regime fell Khomeini established a new constitution giving himself supreme powers (1900-1989)