word
Imam
Y-mam
/ˈaɪmæm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
imam
Dictionary meaning
(Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque.
Examples
- For Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
Synonyms: imaum
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