word
Caliph
KA-luhf
/ˈkælʌf/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
caliph
Dictionary meaning
The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth.
Examples
- The khalif ruled over the caliphate.
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