1. Plural of imamate; the office, position, or term of an imam (a religious leader in Islam).
Usage: Islamic religious and historical context
2. Plural of imamate; a state or region ruled by an imam.
Usage: Islamic historical and political context

Examples

• The imamates of the Arabian Peninsula wielded significant religious authority.
• Several imamates emerged during the early Islamic period.
• The succession of imamates in Oman shaped the region's political history.
• Different imamates followed distinct interpretations of Islamic law.
• The decline of the imamates marked a shift in regional power structures.