Synonyms for caliph

Grammar : Noun

Spell : key-lif, kal-if

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf

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Définition of caliph

Origin : late 14c., from Old French caliphe (12c., also algalife), from Medieval Latin califa, from Arabic khalifa "successor," originally Abu-Bakr, who succeeded Muhammad in the role of leader of the faithful after the prophet's death.

As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
As in king : noun ruler

Example sentences :

The Caliph, who knew his merit, had entire confidence in him.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

The first clock that ever measured time was made for the Caliph of Bagdad.
Extract from : « Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 » by Various

You, good reader, are the Caliph,—the mock magician is myself.
Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

Saddle my horse—not the black I rode yesterday—the fresh one, Caliph.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

He became the astronomer and physician of the Caliph Motadhid.
Extract from : « Old-Time Makers of Medicine » by James J. Walsh

I went immediately to wait upon the caliph, and gave him an account of my embassy.
Extract from : « The Arabian Nights » by Unknown

The sultan and the caliph are still hovering on the borders of the province.'
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

The Caliph repaired to his cabinet, where his secretaries were occupied in writing.
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

These were in turn offered to the Caliph and the Sultana by their surrounding attendants.
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

Walk the bazaar of Bagdad, and you will find my name more potent than the Caliph's.
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

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