kaliph

Examples

• All

• The kaliph ruled with great authority in the early Islamic empire.

• Throughout history, the role of the kaliph has been both political and spiritual.

• The appointment of a new kaliph sparked significant debate within the community.

• Many kaliphs were known for their contributions to science and culture.

• The kaliph serves as both a political leader and a spiritual guide for the Muslim community.

• As the kaliph, he was regarded as the successor to Muhammad and the representative of Allah on earth.

• Throughout history, various kaliphs have played crucial roles in shaping Islamic civilization.

Synonyms

C

caliph

vskaliph

5 9.9

A chief religious and political leader of a Muslim community seen as the Prophet's successor

is the same in meaning but differs only in spelling

K

khalifah

vskaliph

1 9.9

A Muslim leader who leads both the state and the religion

is the same role but written in a different form

K

khalif

vskaliph

• UK

1 9.9

A religious and political leader of a Muslim state

is the same office but typically named using a variant spelling

C

calif

vskaliph

• Archaic

9.9

A leader of a Muslim country who is both its political and religious head

is identical in sense but differs in spelling and common form

K

kalif

vskaliph

• UK

9.9

A religious and political leader of a Muslim country who comes after the Prophet Muhammad

is the same meaning but differs only by alternate spelling

Surface Forms

Etymology