noun
Uncommon
caliphate
KA-lih-fayt
Caliphate (noun) means a state or territory ruled by a caliph, or the system of government under a caliph. Example: “The Abbasid Caliphate lasted for several centuries.”
noun
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A state or territory ruled by a caliph, or the system of government under a caliph.
"The Abbasid Caliphate lasted for several centuries."
How to use caliphate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe territory, government, or office of a caliph.
Common pairings
establish a caliphate
the fall of the caliphate
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Word forms
- Plural
- caliphates
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Etymology
From "caliph" plus the suffix "-ate," denoting a state or office.
Rhymes for caliphate
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What does “caliphate” mean?
The word “caliphate” means a state or territory ruled by a caliph, or the system of government under a caliph. In plain terms, the territory, government, or office of a caliph.
How do you pronounce “caliphate”?
“Caliphate” is pronounced KA-lih-fayt (/ˈkælɪfeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “caliphate” in a sentence?
Here is “caliphate” used in a sentence: “The Abbasid Caliphate lasted for several centuries.”
What part of speech is “caliphate”?
“Caliphate” is a noun.
Is “caliphate” a common word?
“Caliphate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
