califate是什么意思

n.伊斯兰教国王的地位[管区]

1. The caliphate was once a powerful political and religious institution in the Islamic world.
2. The extremist group declared the establishment of a caliphate in the region.

a form of Islamic government led by a caliph (leader) who claims political and religious authority over all Muslims; a territory under the control of a caliph or caliphate.