saiyid

/ˈsaɪɪd/; /ˈsɑːjɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a title of respect, especially in the Middle East, equivalent to lord, sir, or mister, used as a prefix to a person’s name

“The saiyid’s palace was a grand sight to behold.”

2. noun

a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad

“He was considered a saiyid due to his direct lineage to the Prophet.”

Synonyms

  • lord
  • mister
  • noble
  • sir

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • peasant