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rashidun

/ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
rashidun
IPA
/ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The four caliphs of the dynasty which led the Muslim community following the death of Muhammad.

name

Ellipsis of Rashidun Caliphate.

adj

Of, relating to, or belonging to these caliphs.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic رَاشِدُون (rāšidūn), masculine plural of رَاشِد (rāšid).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/
  • British English: /ˌraʃɪˈduːn/

Inflected Forms

the Rashidun (canonical)

Phrases

Rashidun Caliphate

Synonyms

Rashid Caliphs Rightly-Guided Caliphs Well-Guided Caliphs Rashiduns Rashid Caliphate Rashid

Questions

How do you pronounce rashidun?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/.
What does rashidun mean?
The four caliphs of the dynasty which led the Muslim community following the death of Muhammad.
Where does rashidun come from?
Borrowed from Arabic رَاشِدُون (rāšidūn), masculine plural of رَاشِد (rāšid).

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