Definitions

1. noun

A state of affairs in which a caliph is the supreme leader, especially a system of government in a Muslim state.

“The caliphate was established by the Prophet Muhammad’s successor, Abu Bakr.”

2. noun

A territorial or political entity ruled by a caliph.

“The Ottoman Empire was a vast caliphate that spanned across three continents.”

3. noun

A period or system of rule by a caliph, especially a period of Islamic history characterized by the expansion of the Islamic empire.

“The Abbasid Caliphate was a period of Islamic history marked by significant cultural and scientific achievements.”