Etymology

caliphate

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Today it means: Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph. Full definition →

Medieval Latin calīphātus
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromcalīphātus
  2. English todaycaliphate

From Medieval Latin calīphātus, equivalent to caliph + -ate.

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