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Noun
/ˌäyəˈtōlə/,
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ayatollahs, plural;
  1. A Shiite religious leader in Iran

  1. a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well
  2. Ayatollah (آيت‌الله āyatollāh from آية الله, āyatu l-Lāh "Sign of God") is a high ranking title given to Usuli Twelver Shī‘ah clerics. Those who carry the title are experts in Islamic studies such as jurisprudence, ethics, and philosophy and usually teach in Islamic seminaries. ...
  3. Lamont Dorrell, better known as Ayatollah is a Hip-Hop producer from Queens, New York who has produced for predominantly New York-based rappers including Mos Def, R.A. The Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Wordsworth, Vast Aire, Afu-Ra, Guru, M.O.P. ...
  4. The Ayatollah is a football celebration used by fans of Welsh football club Cardiff City. Performing the action is always preceded by a chant of "do the Ayatollah".
  5. A religious leader in Iranian Shi’ite Islam; a member of the ’ulama
  6. Arabic "sign of God." A Shiite Muslim recognized as having proven wisdom across years of study, writing and lecture. Considered an expert in theology, jurisprudence and philosophy. Has acquired fame beyond academic circles. A rare accolade. ...
  7. A leader of the Shiite sect of the Muslim religion, serving as teacher, judge, and administrator.
  8. A Shiite who is learned in Sharia, Koran, and the Hadith, and who is known for their piety. This person is considered by his followers as the most learned person of his time period, which gives him the authority to make independent judgments.
  9. From the Arabic ayat Allah, meaning "sign of God," a high-ranking Twelver Shiite religious authority. In Iran, it refers to the nation's political and religious leader. Generally not used by Shiites in Arab countries or in India.
  10. Islamic leader. Sir Humphrey mentions that Alexander Jameson is sort of an ayatollah in the YPM episode A Conflict of Interest.
  11. "Sign of God" or "Shadow of God." In Twelver Shi'ism, a religious authority assumed to be supported by the power of the Imams. (See Shi'ism)
  12. A religious and political "monarch" who has risen above the power allowed the Koran and the Hadith of Muhammed. Only in Iran, an Aryan white-race nation.
  13. lit. "sign of God." A denotation of high clerical rank in Shia Islam.
  14. recognised authority in Shi’ia community
  15. A title given to a Shiite scholar who has completed a particular high level of theological work.
  16. title granted to highest Shia mujtahids. An Ayatollah can teach in hawzas (seminaries of traditional Shia Islamic studies); according to his speciality, he can act as a reference for religious questions and/or act as a judge.
  17. high-ranking Shiite Muslem cleric.