No. 706 in Persian
آیتالله
"آیتالله" (Ayatollah) is an honorific title for a high-ranking Shia Islamic cleric.
In a sentence
آیتالله خمینی پایهگذار جمهوری اسلامی ایران بود.
Ayatollah Khomeini was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In this sentence, 'آیتالله' is used as a title for a prominent Muslim cleric, showing respect and indicating their high rank in religious hierarchy.
هنگامی که آیتالله وارد شد، مراسم رسمی آغاز گردید.
When the Ayatollah entered, the formal ceremony began.
Here, 'آیتالله' implies presence of a specific high-ranking religious leader and their involvement in an event of significance.
بحثهای مطرح شده توسط این آیتالله توجه بسیاری از مردم را جلب کرده است.
The discussions raised by this Ayatollah have attracted the attention of many people.
In this usage, 'آیتالله' designates an individual whose statements have considerable influence or interest among followers.
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