Definition
calif
noun
- A Muslim religious and political leader; a caliph.
Usage: Also spelled 'caliph'. Variant spelling, less common in modern usage.
Examples
- The calif ruled over a vast Islamic empire during the medieval period.
- Historical texts describe the calif as both a spiritual and temporal authority.
- The calif's decisions shaped the development of Islamic law and governance.
- Many califates expanded their territories through military campaigns and diplomacy.