Caliph and Emir

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Caliph noun - The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth.

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Emir and caliph are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Emir" with "Caliph", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Word: caliphate

Emir noun - An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia).

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Caliph and emir are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Caliph" with "Emir", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Word: emirate

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