See Also: caliphate(dictionary)
caliphate(dictionary)

caliphate (iou)



caliphate noun. Also califate, khalifate. E17.
[from CALIPH + -ATE1: cf. French caliphat.]
Chiefly Hist.
A country governed by a caliph. E17.
The reign or term of office of a caliph. M18.
The rank or dignity of a caliph. M18.