sayyid
Americannoun
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(in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.
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a title of respect, especially for royal personages.
noun
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a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain
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a Muslim honorary title
Etymology
Origin of sayyid
1780–90; < Arabic: lord
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He was influenced by Sayyid Qutb, the Sunni Egyptian theoretician of the Muslim Brotherhood who propagated the idea of an Islamic Republic.
“We’ve been exchanging creative and positive ideas in Geneva today, and now both US and Iranian negotiators have adjourned for a break,” Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said on X External link.
From Barron's
"We are not hearing that in the private messages," Takht-Ravanchi observed, referring to the notes being passed through Oman's foreign minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi, who is now the main Arab mediator, with other regional powers also playing a significant role, including Qatar.
From BBC
“The Sayyid cares about our welfare but we’re ready,” said Kayed, a resident of the targeted neighborhood who asked to be identified by only his first name to avoid harassment for speaking with Western media.
From Los Angeles Times
An Arab medical student, whom we are calling Sayyid, asked for anonymity over fears he might face retaliation for speaking out.
From BBC
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