Definitions for: Imam

[n] (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque

Webster (1913) Definition: I*mam", Iman I*man", Imaum I*maum", n. [Ar. im[=a]m.]
1. Among the Mohammedans, a minister or priest who performs
the regular service of the mosque.

2. A Mohammedan prince who, as a successor of Mohammed,
unites in his person supreme spiritual and temporal power.

Synonyms: imaum

See Also: leader, Mohammedan, Moslem, Muhammadan, Muhammedan, Muslim