mahdism

/mɑːhˈdɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of Islamic government in which the Mahdi (a messianic figure) holds absolute authority

“The mahdism movement spread across the Middle East in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • messianism
  • millenarianism

Antonyms

  • laicism
  • secularism