See also: Bahaite

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Etymology

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From Baha'i +‎ -ite.

Noun

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Baha'ite (plural Baha'ites)

  1. Dated form of Baháʼíst.
    • 1934, Sir Ivo Elliot, The Balliol College register - Page 378
      ... Shoghi Effendi, of the Baha'ite Faith ...
    • 1998, Allied Chambers, The Chambers Dictionary, p 119
      ... emphasizing world unity and peace, the religion itself ... Baha'ist or Baha'ite
    • 2000, Muḥammad Yūsuf Mūsá, Islam and Humanity's Need of it - Page 78
      It is thus surprising and illogical to spend time arguing with men of old when we feel lack of poise and stability and leave unanswered sects like the Qadianites and the Baha'ites with the activities and propaganda they make for their misleading ...
    • 2007, G Davidson, Concise English Dictionary - Page 66
      an adherent of an orig. Persian religion following the teaching of Baha-Ullah... Baha'ist; Baha'ism; Baha'ite
    • 2008, Minbar al-Islām - Volume 37, Issues 2-6
      It is thus surprising and illogical to spend time arguing with men of old when we feel lack of poise and stability and leave unanswered sects like the Qadianites and the Baha"ites with the activities and propaganda they make for their misleading ...

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