şerif — meaning in English

English meaning

• sharif noun A traditional Arab title given to someone entrusted with protecting a tribe and its interests.
• sheriff noun An elected or appointed official responsible for law enforcement and running the county jail in a US county.

Senses

şerif 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.
• sheriff (US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.

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.

sheriff — full definition

1. noun An elected or appointed official responsible for law enforcement and running the county jail in a US county.
2. noun In the UK, an official of a shire or county responsible for enforcing court orders and other legal duties.
3. noun In Scotland, a judge who presides over a sheriff court.