A follower of the Baha'i Faith, a monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia that emphasizes unity, equality, and world peace.
From Arabic Baha'i, meaning 'follower of Baha' (from baha 'splendor' or 'glory'). The term derives from Baha'u'llah, the founder's title. The word entered English in the 1890s as the religion expanded globally.
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