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xarife — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sharif noun A traditional Arab title given to someone entrusted with protecting a tribe and its interests.

Senses

xarife is used for these senses in English:

  • sharif A traditional Arab tribal title for one who serves as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets.
  • shereef (historical) A member of an Arab princely family descended from Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima, the "Grand Shereef" being the governor of Mecca.

sharif — full definition

  1. noun A traditional Arab title given to someone entrusted with protecting a tribe and its interests.
  2. name A surname of Arabic origin.
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