Bahaism

Bahaism
noun
a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
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Bahaism has no public rituals or sacraments and praying is done in private

Hypernyms: ↑religion, ↑faith, ↑religious belief

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\\-äˌizəm, -äˌri-\ noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: the doctrine and practice of a sect founded in Iran in the 19th century that emphasizes the spiritual unity of mankind, advocates peace and universal education, and affirms the equality of men and women

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Bahaˈism noun
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Main Entry:Bahai

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