Caliphism
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The political ideology which favors the re-establishment of a caliphate, a unified Islamic government of the Muslim world. uncountable
"It is evident from history, that this apprent concentration of the insignia of Caliphism round the Ottoman throne, had not been before wanted for the firm establishment of the Sultan; also, that it since has in no wise added the slightest circumstance of sacredness to his right or person."
Example
More examples"It is evident from history, that this apprent concentration of the insignia of Caliphism round the Ottoman throne, had not been before wanted for the firm establishment of the Sultan; also, that it since has in no wise added the slightest circumstance of sacredness to his right or person."
Etymology
From caliph + -ism.
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