Almoravid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Almoravid
< Spanish < Arabic al-murābit literally, the occupant of a fortified convent
Example Sentences
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The Almoravid Empire was short-lived; its traditionalism alienated many, who rebelled and overthrew the Almoravids when they conquered their capital at Marrakesh.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
The earliest was the Almoravid state, which arose in the eleventh century.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
After tightening their grip on Morocco, the Almoravids launched an invasion of Umayyad Spain, conquering the Islamic states of Al-Andalus to create the Almoravid Empire.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
By 1148 the Almohads controlled most of Morocco and ended Almoravid rule.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
The Almoravid princes who founded Marrakech came from the black desert of Senegal; themselves were leaders of wild hordes.
From In Morocco by Edith Wharton
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