imam

UK
/ɪˈmɑːm/
US
/ɪˈmɑm/

Translations

imamnoun
imams
pl
UK
/ɪˈmɑːm/
US
/ɪˈmɑm/
The imam led the congregation in the Friday prayers.
L'imam a dirigé la congrégation pendant la prière du vendredi.
imamTitre religieux musulman, notamment dans le chiisme.
The imam was revered by the community for his wisdom and leadership.
L'imam était vénéré par la communauté pour sa sagesse et son autorité.
Synonyms
religious leader
spiritual leader

Definitions

imamnoun
A leader of prayer in a mosque.
The imam led the congregation in the Friday prayers.
A title of various Muslim leaders, especially of one succeeding Muhammad as leader of Shiite Islam.
The imam was revered by the community for his wisdom and leadership.