Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as Mahdian.
  • noun A follower of the pretended Mahdi of the Sudan in Africa. See Mahdi.
  • Of or pertaining to the Mahdists.

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  • noun an adherent of Mahdism

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  • The mahdist state was destroyed and a new administration set up, controlled and staffed at the higher levels by British officials.

    1892-1914 2001

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    Rational Review 2009

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