imaum

Other forms: imaums

Definitions of imaum
  1. noun
    (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide
    synonyms: imam
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    type of:
    leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    Moslem, Muslim
    a believer in or follower of Islam
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