imam
noun
the officiating priest of a mosque.
imams
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pluralof imam.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Imam Reza is the only one of the 12 Shia imams buried in Iran.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Previously, Zaidi imams had earned leadership via their standing as scholars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
Some held signs demanding the departure of French troops, while footage posted on social media appears to show local Muslim imams leading prayers outside the base.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2023
Andrey Desmond, 30, appeared for a hearing in Hartford Superior Court, where supporters of state Rep. Maryam Khan, including local imams, also gathered.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
The various doubts of the imams were comforting, and drew her closer.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
