ayatollah ruholla khomeini

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Definition

Proper noun: - A specific historical and religious figure: Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini was an Iranian Shiite cleric and political leader. He became the supreme leader of Iran after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which overthrew the Shah. He established a theocratic government based on Islamic principles.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini returned to Iran from exile in 1979.
    • The policies of Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini had a profound impact on the Middle East.
    • Scholars often study the writings and speeches of Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often used metonymically to refer to the ideology or system he established.
    • The era of Khomeini transformed Iranian society.
  • Frequently appears in historical and political analyses.
    • The revolution led by Khomeini challenged Western influence in the region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Khomeini (n): A common shortened form of the full name.
    • Khomeini's legacy is still debated today.
  • Ayatollah (n): A high-ranking title for a Shiite religious leader.
    • He was given the title of Ayatollah due to his religious scholarship.
Synonyms
  • The Supreme Leader (context-specific): Used as his official title in Iran post-1979.
  • Imam Khomeini (n): An honorific title used by his supporters, meaning "leader."
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • The Khomeini era: Refers to the period of his leadership (1979-1989).
    • Foreign relations changed dramatically during the Khomeini era.
  • Khomeinism: Refers to the political and religious ideology associated with him.
    • The principles of Khomeinism are outlined in his writings.
Noun
  1. Iranian religious leader of the Shiites; when Shah Pahlavi's regime fell Khomeini established a new constitution giving himself supreme powers (1900-1989)