Almoravide

/ ælˈmɔːrəˌvaɪd; ælˈmɔːrəvɪd /

noun

1. a member of a fanatical people of Berber origin and Islamic faith, who founded an empire in N Africa that spread over much of Spain in the 11th century a.d

Word History and Origins

Origin of Almoravide¹

from Arabic al-murābitūn the holy ones

Example Sentences

He died in 1099, and at his death his territory was taken by Yussuf, the Almoravide.

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The Almoravide rule was not so just and prudent as that of the Moors who preceded them, and the people groaned under its despotism.

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The Almoravide rule was of scant duration.

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Soon after the Almoravide settlement, the followers of Islam in Granada attacked the Christians of the city and destroyed their church by fire.

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Abd-el-Mumin was the leader of the Almohades, who succeeded to the Almoravide power in Africa and Spain.

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