sahib

American  

[sah-ib, -hib, sahb, ‐heeb] / ˈsɑ ɪb, -hɪb, sɑb, ‐hib /

noun

1. (in India) sir; master: a term of respect used, especially during the colonial period, when addressing or referring to a European.

2. none Sahib singular of Ashab.

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sahib British  

/ ˈsɑːhɪb, ˈsɑːhɛb /

noun

1. (in India) a form of address or title placed after a man's name or designation, used as a mark of respect

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Etymology

Origin of sahib

First recorded in 1690–1700; from Urdu, from Arabic ṣāḥib “master,” literally, “friend”

Example Sentences

In the HUM interview, Bushra said: "Every moment of Khan sahib's life is now dedicated to God, the Prophet and the love for Baba Farid".

From Reuters

“What,” asked Dr. Constantine with interest, “does a pukka sahib mean?”

From Literature

He becomes a sort of hollow, posing dummy, the conventionalised figure of a sahib.

From The Guardian

“You know I don’t need lessons anymore, Mullah sahib. You taught me every surrah and ayat in the Koran years ago.”

From Literature

"We all worried about his security and we said the enemy could ambush Agha sahib any time. Agha sahib had no problem with any other religions, he was a spiritual person," he said.

From BBC