Abbasside
|Ab-bas-side|
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/əˈbæs.aɪd/
Islamic dynasty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Abbasside' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'العباسيون' (al-‘Abbāsīyūn), where 'العباس' (al-‘Abbās) referred to the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad.
Historical Evolution
'العباسيون' transformed into the English word 'Abbasside' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the descendants of al-‘Abbās, but over time it evolved to represent the dynasty that ruled the Islamic Caliphate.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Abbasid dynasty, which ruled the Islamic Caliphate from 750 to 1258 AD.
The Abbasside caliphs were known for their patronage of the arts and sciences.
Synonyms
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