Omayyad (Noun)
Meaning
The first dynasty of Arab caliphs whose capital was Damascus.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Umayyad dynasty played a significant role in shaping the early Islamic world, particularly in the expansion of the empire.
- Under the Umayyad caliphs, Damascus flourished as a center of politics, culture, and trade.
- The Umayyad caliphs oversaw the construction of several iconic buildings, including the Great Mosque of Damascus.
- During the Umayyad period, Arabic became the dominant language of administration and culture.
- The Umayyad dynasty's rule lasted for nearly a century before being overthrown by the Abbasid Revolution.