Almoravide

/ˌælmoʊˈrɑːvɪd/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling and singular form of almoravid, referring to one member of the Almoravid movement or dynasty.

Etymology

A variant spelling of almoravid, particularly used in English and older texts. The -e ending reflects influence from French spelling conventions for historical terms. Derives from the same Arabic root al-Murabitun.

Kelly Says

Like almohade, this spelling variant shows how different European languages developed their own ways of writing Arabic historical terms—there's no single 'correct' spelling in English!

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