noun
Khalifa
noun
1
A member of a mainly Muslim caste found in the Gujarat region of India, traditionally associated with tailoring and other skilled trades.
"His family belonged to the Khalifa community of tailors in Gujarat."
How to Use Khalifa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Gujarati Muslim caste name, historically linked to particular trades.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "caliph" (a Muslim ruler), which comes from the same Arabic root but is a different word in English usage.
Word Forms
Khalifas plural, Khalifa plural
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