Mahdi
[ mah-dee ]
/ ˈmɑ di /
noun, plural Mah·dis.
the Muslim messiah, an expected spiritual and temporal ruler destined to establish a reign of righteousness throughout the world.
any of various claimants to this role, especially Muhammad Ahmed, who established an independent government in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan that lasted until 1898.
Origin of Mahdi
First recorded in 1790–1800,
Mahdi is from the Arabic word
mahdīy he who is guided
OTHER WORDS FROM Mahdi
Mah·dism [mah-diz-uh m] /ˈmɑ dɪz əm/, noun Mah·dist, noun, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for mahdi
Mahdi
/ (ˈmɑːdɪ) /
noun
the title assumed by Mohammed Ahmed. ?1843–85, Sudanese military leader, who led a revolt against Egypt (1881) and captured Khartoum (1885)
Islam
any of a number of Muslim messiahs expected to convert all mankind to Islam
Derived forms of Mahdi
Mahdism, noun Mahdist, noun, adjectiveWord Origin for Mahdi
Arabic
mahdīy one who is guided, from
madā to guide aright