almohade: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “almohade” mean?
A member of a Berber Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of Spain and North Africa in the 12th–13th centuries.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A member of a Berber Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of Spain and North Africa in the 12th–13th centuries.
Relating to the Almohad dynasty, its culture, architecture, or historical period.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; term is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical, academic, medieval Islamic history.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both regions, limited to history texts and discussions of medieval Spain.
Grammar
How to Use “almohade” in a Sentence
the Almohad [noun]during the Almohad periodunder Almohad ruleVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “almohade” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Almohade architecture in Seville is remarkably preserved.
American English
- Almohade rule transformed the urban landscape of Marrakesh.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in history, archaeology, and Islamic studies to refer to the dynasty and its artifacts.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Used in historical and architectural descriptions of medieval Iberia and Maghreb.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “almohade”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “almohade”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “almohade”
- Misspelling as 'Almohad' (more common) vs. 'Almohade' (less common variant).
- Using it as a common noun instead of a proper historical adjective/noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency term used almost exclusively in historical or academic contexts.
'Almohad' is the standard English form; 'Almohade' is a less common variant, often found in older texts or specific transliterations.
They ruled parts of present-day Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
Yes, it can function as an adjective (e.g., Almohade architecture, Almohade period) to describe things related to the dynasty.
A member of a Berber Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of Spain and North Africa in the 12th–13th centuries.
Almohade is usually academic/historical in register.
Almohade: in British English it is pronounced /ˈælməʊhɑːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈælmoʊhɑːd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
ALMOHADE: ALMighty Over His African Domain Empire.
Conceptual Metaphor
A historical footprint (something that left a cultural/architectural mark now studied).
Practice
Quiz
What does 'Almohade' primarily refer to?