almohade
|al-mo-hade|
C2
/ˈælməˌheɪd/
member of a Muslim dynasty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almohade' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-Muwaḥḥidūn', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'Muwaḥḥidūn' meant 'those who profess the unity of God'.
Historical Evolution
'al-Muwaḥḥidūn' transformed into the Spanish word 'almohade', and eventually became the modern English word 'almohade'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'those who profess the unity of God', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the Almohad dynasty'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Muslim Berber sect and dynasty that ruled in North Africa and Spain during the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Almohades were known for their strict interpretation of Islam.
Synonyms
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