Babism
noun
Bab·ism
ˈbäˌbizəm
plural -s
: the doctrine and practice of a 19th century Iranian sect that affirmed the progressiveness of revelation, held that no revelation was final, and forbade concubinage and polygamy, mendicancy, the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs, and dealing in slaves
Word History
Etymology
Bab, title of Ali Mohammed of Shiraz †1850 Persian religious leader, its founder + English -ism
First Known Use
1866, in the meaning defined above