sayyid

[ sah-yid, sey-id ]

/ ˈsɑ yɪd, ˈseɪ ɪd /

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noun

(in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.

a title of respect, especially for royal personages.

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Also said, sayed, sayid .

Origin of sayyid

1780–90; <Arabic: lord

Words nearby sayyid

say-so, says who?, say the word, say uncle, Sayville, sayyid, Sazerac, Sb, SBA, SbE, SBIC

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How to use sayyid in a sentence

The best known was Brotherhood alumnus Sayyid Qutb, whom the Egyptian state executed in 1966.
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On Dec.15, 2011, she and fellow activist Masooma Al-Sayyid were arrested at a peaceful protest.
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Not a little surprised, he asked Mirza Sayyid Ali whether he comprehended this.
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Walking afterwards with Mirza Sayyid Ali, he told me how much one of my remarks had affected him, namely, that he had no humility.
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This may be the one with which Sayyid Dakn was concerned (f. 346).
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This was the reform in Islam led by Sayyid Ahmad16 and his followers.
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British Dictionary definitions for sayyid

sayyid

sayid said

/ (ˈsaɪɪd) /

noun

a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain

a Muslim honorary title

Word Origin for sayyid

C17: from Arabic: lord

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