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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.
2. 2
   the office of a caliph wordnet
3. 3
   the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

empireimperialismkingshipmajestyqueenshiproyalty

Example

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"The Mongols invaded Baghdad in 1258 and destroyed the Abbasid Caliphate."

Etymology

From Medieval Latin calīphātus, equivalent to caliph + -ate.

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