muawiya

/mjuːˈɑːwiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a prominent Arab tribe and a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

“Muawiya played a crucial role in the Islamic conquest of Syria.”

2. proper noun

A caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate and the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate, known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms.

“Muawiya’s legacy as a leader had a lasting impact on the Islamic world.”

Synonyms

  • Arab leader
  • Umayyad caliph

Antonyms

  • Abbasid caliph
  • Shia imam