Umayyads refers to the ruling dynasty of the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750 CE) or its adherents. The term is used chiefly in historical and religious studies to describe the imperial family and their polity. As a proper noun in plural form, it designates multiple members or a representative group of the dynasty. The pronunciation emphasizes a two-syllable stem with a plural suffix, often encountered in academic text.
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