"caliphian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: caliph + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|caliph|-ian}} caliph + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} caliphian (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to the caliph, a Muslim political leader. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Islam Synonyms: caliphal, Caliphian
    Sense id: en-caliphian-en-adj-AEtVnrMI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian

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