sharif
noun
a variant of sherif.
sharif
1 American
[shuh-reef]
/ ʃəˈrif /
noun
Sharif
2
American
[shah-reef]
/ ʃɑˈrif /
noun
sharif
British
/ ʃæˈriːf /
noun
Etymology
Origin of sharif
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Lawrence, began working with Faisal ibn Hussein, a son of the sharif.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
He deposed and exiled the sharif of Mecca, and after the death of the Wahhābī leader Saud II. he concluded in 1815 a treaty with Saud’s son and successor, Abdullah.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
A coroner has rejected a request for anonymity made on behalf of three council workers who are expected to give evidence at the inquest into the death of Sara Sharif.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Urfan Sharif was jailed for a minimum term of 40 years, while Batool has to serve at least 33 years in custody.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Prime Minister Sharif called for an investigation and said that the "strictest possible action" should be taken against those found to be responsible.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Running will not help," nor will trying to flee by vehicle, Sharif added, because the mud and water moving at high speed form a lethal combination "like liquid concrete."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
He watched me joking with Sharif, watched Soraya and me lacing our fingers together, watched me push back a loose curl of her hair.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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