aghlabite
|agh-la-bite|
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/ˈæɡləˌbaɪt/
member of Aghlabid dynasty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aghlabite' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'أغلب', where 'Aghlab' referred to the ruling dynasty.
Historical Evolution
'Aghlab' transformed into the English word 'aghlabite' to denote a member of the Aghlabid dynasty.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a member of the Aghlabid dynasty,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Aghlabid dynasty, which ruled parts of North Africa and Sicily from 800 to 909 AD.
The Aghlabites were known for their architectural achievements.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/31 08:51