Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.

Adjective

1. of or relating to Bahaism

Noun

1. a teacher of or believer in Bahaism