CALIPHAL Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

caliphal

adjective

Definition of caliphal

as in rabbinic

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Adjective

Davidson holds the Peter and Mary Kalikow senior rabbinic chair at Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York.

— Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
The Beth Din of America, a rabbinical court in New York City, arbitrates disputes for observant Jews under Jewish law.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of rabbinic

Adjective

Any matters requiring legal enforcement are referred directly to the Texas judicial system, said the tribunal, which likened its work to the services provided by Jewish Beth Din courts and Catholic ecclesiastical tribunals.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Two courts have now agreed that Gateway's affairs were inherently ecclesiastical and beyond the court's jurisdiction.

— Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ecclesiastical

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From ancient times, various monastic orders have followed a more expansive form of brahmacharya, one that restricts eight types of engagement with the opposite gender.

— Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
But the units are monastic, at least by the standards of Nashville upperclassmen, who usually live in singles or in apartments off campus.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of monastic

Adjective

This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Back then, Kennedy was constantly fending off accusations from Protestant ecclesiastic types who were wary that his nomination meant the pontiff, John XXIII, was already packing his bags for a move into the White House.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of ecclesiastic

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But to conservative Christian critics, even the possibility of portraying a divine Christ figure as anything but male goes beyond artistic license.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
In mid-September, Oprah posted an Instagram reel wearing the most divine sweater, which combined a fisherman knit with delicate lace trim.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of divine

Adjective

The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Families could use awards for private or religious school, homeschooling, tutoring, special education therapies and other education costs; public school students also qualify.

— Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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