caliphate Definition
- 1the rule or reign of a caliph or chief Muslim ruler
- 2the office or jurisdiction of a caliph
- 3a state or government under the leadership of a caliph
Using caliphate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caliphate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Islamic State declared a caliphate in 2014.
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The Abbasid Caliphate was one of the largest empires in history.
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The Ottoman Empire was ruled by a caliphate for centuries.
caliphate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for caliphate
Phrases with caliphate
the office or jurisdiction of the caliph, especially the office of the caliphate that existed from the death of Muhammad to the 13th century
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The Caliphate was abolished in 1924 after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
the second of the four major Islamic caliphates established after the death of Muhammad
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The Umayyad Caliphate was founded by Muawiyah I and lasted from 661 to 750 CE.
the first of the four major Islamic caliphates established after the death of Muhammad
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The Rashidun Caliphate was founded by Abu Bakr and lasted from 632 to 661 CE.
Origins of caliphate
from Arabic 'khilāfa', meaning 'succession'
Summary: caliphate in Brief
A 'caliphate' [ˈkælɪfeɪt] is the rule or reign of a caliph, a chief Muslim ruler. It can also refer to the office or jurisdiction of a caliph or a state or government under the leadership of a caliph. Examples include the Islamic State's declaration of a caliphate in 2014 and the Abbasid Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.
