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n. Same as Mahdian.

n. A follower of the pretended Mahdi of the Sudan in Africa. See Mahdi.

Of or pertaining to the Mahdists.

n. an adherent of Mahdism

"The mahdist state was destroyed and a new administration set up, controlled and staffed at the higher levels by British officials."

disciple    adherent