English dictionary
imam
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide
Synonyms imaumSource: WordNet 3.0
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Among the Mohammedans, a minister or priest who performs the regular service of the mosque.
Source: webster1913