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 Definitions of ayatollah  [ˌɑ yəˈtoʊ lə]  

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Definition of 'ayatollah' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) ayatollah
a title for a Shi&ain;ite cleric with advanced knowledge of Islamic law.

2.  ayatollah
any person in a position of great power or authority.

Etymology:  (1975–80; < Pers < Ar āyat allāh sign of God; cf. Allah)

Definition of 'ayatollah' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) ayatollah
a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well

'ayatollah' - Nearby Entries  

ayah  ayapana  ayapana triplinervis  ayatollah  ayatollah khomeini  ayatollah ruholla khomeini  aye-aye  



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