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Definition of Caliph
1. Noun. The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth. "Many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world"
Exact synonyms: Calif, Kalif, Kaliph, Khalif, Khalifah
Generic synonyms: Moslem, Muslim, Ruler, Swayer
Specialized synonyms: Ali
Generic synonyms: Moslem, Muslim, Ruler, Swayer
Specialized synonyms: Ali
Definition of Caliph
1. n. Successor or vicar; -- a title of the successors of Mohammed both as temporal and spiritual rulers, now used by the sultans of Turkey.
Definition of Caliph
1. a Muslim leader [n -S] : CALIPHAL [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Caliph
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Arabic