This is the 3310th most frequent Arabic word.
خليفة
"خليفة" means "successor" or "caliph," often referring to a leader in Islamic contexts.
Here, 'خليفة' (khalifa) is used to refer to a historical or religious leader or ruler of an Islamic state.
الخليفة هو القائد الذي يقود الأمة.
The caliph is the leader who leads the nation.
In this sentence, 'خليفة' means 'successor' or one who takes the position of another.
عُين عبدالله خليفةً للمدير السابق بعد تقاعده.
Abdullah was appointed as the successor to the previous manager after his retirement.
Here, 'خليفة' is used metaphorically to describe humans as stewards or representatives.