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Omayyad

Definition:

Adjective: Relating to or associated with the reign of the Umayyad dynasty, an Arab caliphate that ruled the Islamic world from 661 to 750.

Noun: A member or supporter of the Umayyad dynasty.

Examples:

• During the Omayyad era, Islamic architecture flourished.
• The Omayyad caliphs expanded the empire's territories.
• As an Omayyad, he had considerable influence in court.

Additional Resources:

For further reading about the Omayyad dynasty and related topics, you can check out the following books on Amazon:

• Omayyad Dynasty
• Islamic Architecture
• Arab History