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Mamelukes

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Definition: Mamelukes refer to a class of slave soldiers who served as a military caste during the Middle Ages, particularly in Egypt and Syria.

Sense 1: A member of the Mameluke class of slave soldiers.

Example Sentence 1: The mamelukes were known for their exceptional horse-riding skills and their loyalty to their masters.

Example Sentence 2: Many mamelukes rose to influential positions within the military and political establishments.


Sense 2: A collective term used to refer to the descendants and successors of the original Mameluke dynasty ruling in Egypt and Syria.

Example Sentence 1: The reign of the Mamelukes in Egypt and Syria lasted for several centuries.

Example Sentence 2: The Mameluke rulers left a significant cultural and architectural legacy in the regions they governed.


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