babism
/ˈbɑːbɪzəm/Definitions
1. noun
A 19th-century Baha’i sect that was founded by Azali Baba, a follower of Baha’u’llah, and is also known as Azali Babis.
“The group’s history is a fascinating example of the complexities of babism and its relation to mainstream Baha’i faith.”