sherif
noun
she·rif
less common spelling of sharif
: a descendant of the prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima
broadly
: one of noble ancestry or political preeminence in predominantly Islamic countries
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Most famous was Husayn ibn Ali, sherif of Mecca, who is known to Lawrence of Arabia fans for his leading role in the Arab Revolt.
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Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2014
Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2014
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“Sherif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sherif. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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