sharif

a title of respect used for a man in some Muslim countries, similar to 'Mr.' or 'Sir'

señor, sharif (título)

Collocations sharif of Mecca

• He was greeted as a guest of honor by the Sharif of Mecca.

  Fue recibido como huésped de honor por el Sharif de La Meca.

a member of a religious or military order in some Muslim countries, often associated with the protection and maintenance of holy sites

miembro de una orden religiosa o militar

Collocations sharif guard

• The Sharifs are responsible for the upkeep of the holy sites.

  Los Sharifs son responsables del mantenimiento de los lugares sagrados.