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	~~== Etymology? ==~~

	I should begin with the disclaimer that I am ignorant of the Arabic language. But I did have a question about the etymology of "caliphate." The Oxford English dictionary says that it is derived from Arabic ''khalīfa,'' successor, whence English "caliph" (plus the suffix "-ate" for the office rather than the individual ruler); but the article says that it is derived from ''khilāfah.'' Is this a typographical error in the article, or is ''khilāfah'' a different form of the word specifically meaning "caliph''ate''" rather than "caliph?" Thanks. [[User:Bruce M.Tindall\|Bruce M.Tindall]] 10:32, 25 February 2008 (CST)

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