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Meaning of Babism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈbɑː.bɪzm̩/

Definitions

The doctrine of a pantheistical religious sect, founded in Persia in 1844 by ʻAlí Muḥammad (1820–1850), who assumed the title of Bábu'd-Dín ("Gate of the Faith"). It combines Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Parsi elements, and forbids concubinage, polygamy, mendicancy, slave-dealing, and the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs. Precursor to Azalism and Baháʼism.

uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština bábismus bábizmus
Deutsch Babismus
Español babismo
Français babisme foi babie
Nederlands babisme
Polski babizm
Português babismo

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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