sherif
Americannoun
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a governor of Mecca descended from Muhammad.
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an Arab chief, prince, or ruler.
noun
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a descendant of Mohammed through his daughter Fatima
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(formerly) the governor of Mecca
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an honorific title accorded to any Muslim ruler
Etymology
Origin of sherif
First recorded in 1590–1600, sherif is from the Arabic word sharīf “exalted (person)”
Example Sentences
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It was originally bought by Khalil Sherif Pasha, widely known as Khalil-Bey, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat posted in Paris and then Vienna.
From Barron's
"We lost a legend whose contribution to music has created worldwide ripples. I take solace in the fact that I witnessed greatness in Uncle Ebo Taylor's art form. Rest In Power!" singer and rapper Black Sherif said.
From BBC
"You are witnessing today one of the most important restoration projects in the 21st century," Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy told reporters.
From Barron's
Dr. Sherif Elsharkawy, senior author and consultant in prosthodontics at King's College London, explained: "Unlike bones and hair, enamel does not regenerate, once it is lost, it's gone forever."
From Science Daily
Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy expects five million annual visitors, which would make it among the most visited museums in the world.
From Barron's
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