Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hussein

2 senses of hussein

Sense 1
Hussein, Husain, Husayn, Saddam Hussein, Saddam, Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti -- (Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937))
       INSTANCE OF=> leader -- (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)

Sense 2
Hussein, Husain, Husayn, ibn Talal Hussein, King Hussein -- (king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999))
       INSTANCE OF=> king, male monarch, Rex -- (a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom)