khalīfa

A form of caliph — The holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of caliph.
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APA

khalīfa. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/khal%C4%ABfa

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“khalīfa.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/khal%C4%ABfa. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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