caliphate

or cal·if·ate, kal·i·fate, khal·i·fate

[ kal-uh-feyt, -fit, key-luh- ]

noun

1. the rank, jurisdiction, or government of a caliph.

caliphate

/ -fɪt; ˈkeɪlɪˌfeɪt; ˈkæl- /

noun

1. the office, jurisdiction, or reign of a caliph

Word History and Origins

Origin of caliphate¹

First recorded in 1725–35; caliph + -ate ³

Example Sentences

He wields huge influence in Niger, part of which used to be in the Sokoto Caliphate, a powerful kingdom before colonial rule.

From BBC

The panel quoted one unnamed country as saying Daesh has maintained its “Cubs of the Caliphate” program, recruiting children in the overcrowded al-Hol camp.

From Seattle Times

He also wields huge influence in Niger, part of which used to be in the Sokoto Caliphate, a powerful kingdom before colonial rule.

From BBC

She remained until 2019, when she was rescued as the Caliphate collapsed.

From BBC

Its stated aim is to impose an Islamic Caliphate in the region.

From Reuters