Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

califate

Noun

/ˈkælɪfeɪt/

Definition

The office or dominion of a caliph, who is considered a successor to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic governance.

Examples

The dismantling of the califate in the early 1900s marked a significant shift in Muslim political authority.
Many groups historically sought to restore the califate as a means of unifying the Muslim community.

Meaning

Califate refers to the period of leadership in the Muslim world, particularly in terms of political, religious, and military authority held by a caliph.