WORD MEANING
Caliph meaning
KAL-ihf · noun
A caliph is a religious and political leader in Islam, considered a successor to the Prophet Muhammad.
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A title used historically for rulers of the Islamic Caliphate.
A figure representing unity among Muslims under Islamic law.
The term is primarily used in historical and religious contexts.
Examples
The caliph ruled over a vast empire during the medieval period.
Historians study the role of the caliph in Islamic history.