sayyid
Americannoun
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(in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.
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a title of respect, especially for royal personages.
noun
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a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain
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a Muslim honorary title
Etymology
Origin of sayyid
1780–90; < Arabic: lord
Example Sentences
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He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
Sadr wears the black turban of a sayyid - someone recognised as a descendent of the Prophet Mohammad.
From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023
In the same way tuan, sir, master, is employed in addressing a haji or sayyid; tuan-ku or tunku, my lord, in addressing a raja; datoh, grandfather, in addressing a chief or penghulu.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir
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