noun
- Plural of califate; the office, rank, or domain of a caliph (Islamic religious and political leader).
Usage: Historical and religious context; Often used in academic or historical discussions of Islamic governance
Examples
- The califates of the early Islamic period were centers of learning and culture.
- Medieval califates extended across North Africa and the Middle East.
- Historians study the rise and fall of various califates throughout Islamic history.
- The califates maintained complex administrative systems.
- Different califates had varying degrees of political power and influence.