Plural of caliph
regular plural
The plural of caliph is caliphs.
Forms of caliph
| Singular | caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | caliphs |
| Countable | countable |
Caliphs in a sentence
- The Abbasid caliphs patronized art and science beside religious developments ushering in the Islamic Golden Age when their capital Baghdad began to flourish as a center of knowledge, culture and trade.
- Annette Fletcherized large numbers of romantic novels which she obtained at a free public library branch (donated by one of the biggest caliphs in the business).1910, O. Henry [pseudonym; William Sydney Porter], “(please specify the story)”, in Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million…. From the entry fletcherize
- The Rashid Caliphate era is the only era during which three different caliphs, from four different clans and unrelated by blood, governed and were succeeded by someone unrelated to them.2021, Ahmed E. Souaiaia, Human Rights in Islamic Societies. From the entry Rashid
Meaning of caliph
- noun The holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.
Questions about the plural of caliph
- What is the plural of caliph?
- The plural of caliph is caliphs.
- Is caliph countable?
- Caliph is a countable noun.
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