Ayatollah
Definition
The international reference orthographic form and the most widespread variant for the ecclesiastical title granted to major jurists and scholars within the Shia branch of Islam. The holder of this supreme rank acts as a structural pillar in the community, having a profound influence on state and social decisions in countries like Iran and Iraq, where his word and religious rulings are considered immutable by millions of followers.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ayatollah
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun, retaining its international spelling structure in singular and plural uses. |
| Formation | Global linguistic loan reflecting the Western orthography for the Arabic compound Ayat-Allah (sign of God). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /ˌaɪəˈtoʊlə/ |
| Source | International Dictionary of Religious Anthropology and Middle Eastern Political History |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Marele ayatollah a primit delegația externă la reședința sa sacră pentru a discuta despre restabilirea păcii în regiune.
EN: The grand ayatollah received the foreign delegation at his sacred residence to discuss the restoration of peace in the region.
RO: Influența unui ayatollah de vază depășește granițele naționale, ghidând milioane de credincioși din întreaga lume.
EN: The influence of a prominent ayatollah goes beyond national borders, guiding millions of believers worldwide.
RO: În manualele de geopolitică este analizată revoluția condusă de ayatollah în a doua jumătate a secolului trecut.
EN: In geopolitics textbooks, the revolution led by the ayatollah in the second half of the last century is analyzed.
Idioms & Phrases
Marele Ayatollah / Grand Ayatollah
RO: Titlu suprem (Marja) deținut de un număr foarte restrâns de clerici, considerați modele de imitare absolută.
EN: The supreme title (Marja) held by a very limited number of clerics, considered models of absolute imitation.
Decret de ayatollah / Ayatollah decree
RO: Ordin sau îndrumare ecleziastică cu un impact structural major asupra legilor civile și economice dintr-un stat islamic.
EN: An ecclesiastical order or guidance with a major structural impact on civil and economic laws in an Islamic state.
Ierarhia de ayatollah / Ayatollah hierarchy
RO: Structură teologică și juridică bine definită în interiorul islamului șiit, bazată pe meritocrație și ani lungi de studiu.
EN: A well-defined theological and legal structure within Shia Islam based on meritocracy and long years of study.
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