sharif
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A Muslim nobleman whose family comes from the Prophet Muhammad
- noun
- Formal
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sharif
- He was honored as a sharif by his community due to his noble lineage and contributions to society.
However, it also directly contradicts the promises made to the Zionists and the Sharif.
- However, it also directly contradicts the promises made to the Zionists and the Sharif.
Examples
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The sharif of Mecca played a significant role in the region's politics during the Ottoman Empire.
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In the sixteenth century, the saintly sharif Sidi Abd al-Salam established his community in the Oued Tizguil (Figure 1).
Academic text (2005) -
As a respected sharif, his opinions were sought in matters concerning the local Muslim community.
Synonyms
sayyid
vssharif
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An Arabic family name often used by people who say they come from the Prophet Muhammad's family
is an honorific noble title focusing on social rank rather than family name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sharif comes from the Arabic root sharaf, which means 'honour' or 'noble'. So a sharif was a noble leader, often saying they were a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, and the title shows great honour.