Antonyms for caliph


Grammar : Noun
Spell : key-lif, kal-if
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf


Definition 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

Synonyms for caliph

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