Word
abbasside
Phoneticsab·basside
Definitions
01the dynasty member
n. a person belonging to the family that ruled the Islamic world from Baghdad starting in the 8th century.
n. a member of the dynasty that overthrew the Umayyads and established a caliphate centered in Baghdad. This spelling is an archaic variant of 'Abbasid'.
“The Abbasside rulers were known for supporting science and art in Baghdad.”
“Historians often discuss the transition of power from the Umayyads to the Abbasside caliphs as a turning point in Islamic administrative history.”
Archaic
Usage
Usually capitalized as it refers to a specific historical dynasty.
Teaching tip
This spelling with double 's' and a trailing 'e' is rare in modern academic writing; students should use 'Abbasid' instead.
Synonyms
02relating to the dynasty
adj. relating to the family or the time when they ruled.
adj. pertaining to the Abbasid dynasty or the period of their caliphate. This spelling is an archaic variant of 'Abbasid'.
“The museum has a beautiful collection of Abbasside coins.”
“The Abbasside architecture of the period reflects a synthesis of Persian and Mesopotamian stylistic influences.”
Archaic
Usage
Attributive use only; typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Teaching tip
Modern texts almost exclusively use 'Abbasid' for the adjectival form.
Synonyms
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