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ommiad

/ˈɒm.i.æd/

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noun

/ˈɒm.i.æd/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к первой династии арабских халифов со столицей в Дамаске.

A proper noun referring to the first dynasty of Arab caliphs, with its capital in Damascus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. First Arab Caliphate DynastyC2formal

    The first hereditary dynasty of Arab caliphs, ruling from Damascus from 661 to 750 CE.

    ruОмейяды

    • The Ommiad dynasty expanded the Islamic empire across North Africa and into Spain.
    • Under the Ommiads, Arabic became the official language of the empire.
    • The Ommiad caliphs built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

    Synonymsomayyadumayyad