Almoravides

/ˌælmoʊˈrɑːvɪdz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of almoravide/almoravid, referring to multiple members or warriors of the Almoravid dynasty and movement.

Etymology

The plural of almoravide, formed with the English -s ending applied to the Romance-language adaptation of the Arabic term. Shows the same pattern of adaptation as almohades.

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The Almoravides and Almohades represent two successive Islamic dynasties in medieval Spain—learning to distinguish them is key to understanding medieval European history!

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