Caliphian

Quick meaning: Caliphian is an adjective meaning Of or relating to the caliph, a Muslim political leader.

Meaning

Of or relating to the caliph, a Muslim political leader.

Example Sentences

...the cruelty of the passions and the superlative cruelty informing the whole social system. For example, we should not dream of dwelling on the more serious functions of the caliphian eunuchs.

Nevertheless it was the Mu'tazilite "learned men" who first began to take interest in the foreign learning that was brought to their notice through the encouragement given by the caliphian court to physical and astronomical studies.

Synonyms for caliphian

Depending on context, synonyms include caliphal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include caliphal, caliphatic, imamic, calicinal, calciphylactic, khedivial.

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