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Assad
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An Arabic surname, most widely known through the Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and his son Bashar al-Assad.
"Assad ruled Syria for decades before the civil war."
How to Use Assad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Arabic surname meaning 'lion,' best known from Syria's ruling family.
Word Forms
Assads plural
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Etymology
From Arabic, literally meaning "the lion."