aghlabite

æɡlæbaɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Berber dynasty that ruled Ifriqiya (modern-day Tunisia and parts of Algeria and Libya) from the 8th to the 13th centuries

“The aghlabite dynasty played a significant role in the Islamic Golden Age.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Aghlabite dynasty or its period

“The aghlabite architecture in the city is a testament to its rich history.”

Synonyms

  • Berber
  • Ifriqiyan

Antonyms

  • Byzantine
  • Christian