almohades
|al-mo-hades|
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/ˈælməˌheɪdz/
Berber Muslim dynasty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Almohades' 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 'Almohades', and eventually became the modern English word 'Almohades'.
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 a Berber Muslim dynasty'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Berber Muslim dynasty that ruled in North Africa and Spain during the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Almohades were known for their strict adherence to Islamic principles.
Synonyms
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