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Plural of sharif

regular plural

The plural of sharif is sharifs, ashraf or shurafa.

Forms of sharif

Singularsharif
Pluralsharifs
ashraf /ˈæʃɹæf/
shurafa
Countablecountable

Meaning of sharif

  1. noun A traditional Arab tribal title for one who serves as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets.

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Questions about the plural of sharif

What is the plural of sharif?
The plural of sharif is sharifs, ashraf or shurafa.
Which is correct, sharifs or ashraf?
Both are used. ashraf is the more common of the two in English writing.
Is sharif countable?
Sharif is a countable noun.

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