ALL meanings of ayatollah
a·ya·tol·lah
A a - countable noun ayatollah An ayatollah is a type of Muslim religious leader. 3
- noun ayatollah one of a class of Iranian Shiite religious leaders 3
- noun ayatollah a leader of the Shiite sect of the Muslim religion, serving as teacher, judge, and administrator 3
- noun ayatollah a leader, authority, etc. having much power or influence 3
- noun ayatollah Muslim religious leader 1
- noun ayatollah A Shiite religious leader in Iran. 1
- noun ayatollah (among Shiʿites) a title in the religious hierarchy achieved by scholars who have demonstrated highly advanced knowledge of Islamic law and religion. 1
- noun ayatollah A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism. 0