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caliphate

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/kɐliˈfaðu/ca·li·fa·do

Definition

1

The territory, state, or era ruled by a caliph; an Islamic political and religious institution.

Usage examples

The Umayyad Caliphate was vast and powerful.
The idea of a caliphate has historical and religious significance.

Common combinations

Abbasid Caliphaterestoration of the caliphate