khomeini

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Definition

Proper noun: - Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini: The Shiite religious leader who became the Supreme Leader of Iran after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, establishing an Islamic republic.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran from exile in 1979.
    • The policies of Khomeini transformed Iran's political system.
Advanced Usage
  • "Khomeinism": Refers to the political and religious ideology developed by Ayatollah Khomeini, combining Shia Islamic principles with political governance.
    • Khomeinism continues to influence Iran's domestic and foreign policies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Khomeinist (noun/adjective): A follower or relating to the ideology of Ayatollah Khomeini.
    • The Khomeinist faction holds significant power.
Synonyms
  • Ayatollah Khomeini
  • Imam Khomeini (A title used by his followers)
Related Phrases
  • The Khomeini Era: The period of Iranian history during and immediately after his leadership (1979-1989).
    • The Khomeini Era was marked by the Iran-Iraq War.
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)