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imamate Definition

imam·ate (-āt′)

noun

  1. the territory ruled by an imam
  2. the office or function of an imam

Etymology: see -ate

imamate Usage Examples

Converse of object

inherit: The schism occurred as a result of a second dispute over who should inherit the Imamate.

Browse dictionary entries near imamate

  1. ‹ imam
  2. ‹ imago
  3. ‹ imagism
  4. ‹ imaging
  5. ‹ imagined
  6. ‹ imagine
  7. ‹ imaginative
  8. ‹ imagination
  9. ‹ imaginary unit
  10. ‹ imaginary part
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