# Abbassid

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abbassid
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a member of a powerful family that ruled the Islamic world for many centuries. They are famous for their long history and the cities they built.

For teachers: a member of the Abbasid dynasty, which ruled the Islamic caliphate from 750 to 1258. Often used in historical contexts to refer to the dynasty itself.

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