"caliphian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From 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

Alternative forms

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