Caliphate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caliphate is a noun meaning Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.
Meaning
Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.
Word Forms
- caliphates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include successor, succession, succeed, califate, kalifate, khalifat.
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