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Definition of caliph

caliph

/ˈkeɪlɪf/
ca · liph
Plural:caliphs
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Adjective:caliphal
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• noun

1

The chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of the Prophet Muhammad and leader of a caliphate.

Example

"During the Abbasid era, the caliph established Baghdad as a vibrant center of science, philosophy, and literature."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French caliphe and Medieval Latin calipha from Arabic khalīfa, meaning "successor" or "deputy," short for khalīfat rasūl Allāh ("successor of the Messenger of God").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caliph. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caliph
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