caliphate
nounmasculine/kɐliˈfaðu/low
ca·li·fa·do
Definition
The territory, state, or era ruled by a caliph; an Islamic political and religious institution.
The Umayyad Caliphate was vast and powerful.
The idea of a caliphate has historical and religious significance.
Common collocations
Abbasid Caliphaterestoration of the caliphate
Etymology
Do árabe 'khilāfa', através do francês 'califat'.