English Explanatory Dictionary

Rashidun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The four caliphs of the dynasty which led the Muslim community following the death of Muhammad.
  2. Ellipsis of Rashidun Caliphate.
adj
  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to these caliphs.

Pronunciation

räshĭ′do͞on′ /ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/ /ˈrɑʃɪˌdun/ /ˌraʃɪˈduːn/ /ˈraʃɪduːn/

Word forms

Rashidun the Rashidun

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic رَاشِدُون (rāšidūn), masculine plural of رَاشِد (rāšid).

Synonyms

Rashid Caliphs Rightly-Guided Caliphs Well-Guided Caliphs Rashiduns Rashid Caliphate Rashid

Derived words

Rashidun Caliphate
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