Khomeini

[khoh-mey-nee, khoo-, khaw-mey-nee]

noun

1. Ayatollah Ruhollah 1900?–89, Islamic leader of Iran 1979–89.

Khomeini

/ ˈxɔmeɪˈniː /

noun

1. Ruholla (ˈruhɒˈlɑː), known as Ayatollah Khomeini. 1900–89, Iranian Shiite Muslim religious and political leader. Following the overthrow of the shah of Iran (1979) he returned from exile and instituted an Islamic republic. His rule saw deteriorating relations with the West and war (1980–88) with Iraq

Example Sentences

State TV said the clip was filmed at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosque, named after the founder of the Islamic republic.

From BBC

The gunmen belonged to a dissident Iranian group opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in Iran in 1979.

From BBC

A year after the book's release, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini called for Sir Salman's execution.

From BBC

When Ayatollah Khomeini took power, her family went from wealthy to endangered.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran became an Islamic republic as the monarchy was overthrown and clerics assumed political control under Ayatollah Khomeini.

From BBC