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caliphate
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/kɐliˈfaðu/ca·li·fa·do
Definition
1The 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