caliphates

/ˈkæləˌfeɪts/ /ˈkeɪləˌfeɪts/

Meanings

noun

A unified Islamic government for the Muslim world, ruled by a caliph.

Examples :

"Throughout history, powerful caliphates like the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties controlled vast territories and influenced Islamic culture and law. "

Related Words

world noun

/wɝld/ /wɵːld/ /wɜːld/

(with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

"There will always be lovers, till the world’s end."

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

caliph noun

/ˈkeɪ̪lɪf/

The political leader of the Muslim world, successor of Muhammad's political authority, not religious or spiritual.

"The Abbasid caliphs patronized art and science beside religious developments ushering in the Islamic Golden Age when their capital Baghdad began to flourish as a center of knowledge, culture and trade."

unified adjective

/ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

United into a whole

"The school's marching band presented a unified performance, with every member playing in perfect sync. "

influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

territories noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹiz/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The dogs divided the backyard into separate territories, each guarding their own space. "

culture noun

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. "

dynasties noun

/ˈdaɪnəstiːz/

A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

"Many ancient civilizations, like Egypt and China, were ruled by powerful dynasties that held power for centuries. "