babist
|bab-ist|
C2
/ˈbɑːbɪst/
follower of the Báb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Babist' originates from Arabic/Persian, specifically the word 'Báb' (Arabic/Persian باب), where 'Báb' meant 'gate'.
Historical Evolution
'Babist' changed from the 19th-century term 'Bábí' used for followers of the Báb; English formed the term by adding the suffix '-ist' to indicate an adherent, resulting in 'Babist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a follower of the Báb', and over time it has retained that meaning in historical and religious contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a follower or adherent of the Báb; a member of the 19th-century Persian religious movement known as Bábism.
He was a babist in mid-19th-century Persia.
Synonyms
BábíBabi
Last updated: 2025/12/23 21:04