Ayatollah Definition & Meaning

ayatollah
noun
  1. a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well

"Ayatollah" in song lyrics

See how ayatollah is used in real songs:

  • "Suave bola, Ayatollah"
    3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques
  • "Let me show ya, how we can rock a crowd like Ayatollah"
    Artifacts — 31 Bumrush
  • "Soul Controller, rap Ayatollah"
    G. Dep f/ Black Rob, P. Diddy — Let's Get It

Usage tips for "ayatollah"

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