bahai
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A Bahai teacher explains the principles of unity to a diverse group of students.
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to the Baháʼí Faith: Describes anything connected to the Baháʼí religion, its teachings, or its followers.
- Characteristic of Baháʼí principles: Pertaining to the core ideas of the Baháʼí Faith, such as the unity of humanity, religion, and God.
Noun:
- A follower of the Baháʼí Faith: A person who believes in the teachings of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith.
- A teacher of the Baháʼí Faith: Someone who educates others about Baháʼí beliefs and principles.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- She follows Baháʼí teachings. (Her beliefs are based on the principles of the Baháʼí Faith.)
- They attended a Baháʼí gathering. (The event was organized by or for followers of the Baháʼí Faith.)
Noun:
- He is a devoted Baháʼí. (He is a committed follower of this religion.)
- The Baháʼí spoke about unity and peace. (The follower/teacher of the faith gave a talk on these topics.)
Advanced Usage
"Baháʼí community": Refers to the collective body of followers in a specific area or globally.
- The local Baháʼí community organizes regular devotional meetings.
"Baháʼí writings": The authoritative scriptures and texts of the faith.
- Her study focuses on the Baháʼí writings.
Variants and Related Words
Baháʼí Faith (proper noun): The name of the religion itself.
- The Baháʼí Faith originated in 19th-century Persia.
Baháʼís (plural noun): The plural form of the noun 'Baháʼí'.
- Baháʼís come from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Synonyms
- Follower of Baháʼu'lláh: A more descriptive synonym for the noun form.
- Baháʼíst (less common): An alternative adjectival form.
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically denotes a connection to the Baháʼí Faith, a monotheistic religion emphasizing spiritual unity. It is not used as a general term for any religious teacher or believer outside this specific context. The accent marks (Baháʼí) are often used in formal writing but the unaccented form "Bahai" is also common.
A Bahai teacher explains the principles of unity to a diverse group of students.
Adjective
- of or relating to Bahaism
Noun
- a teacher of or believer in Bahaism