Sikandar
سکندر
si-KAN-dar
Sikandar (سکندر) is a Persian-origin word used in Indian English, meaning the Persian name for Alexander the Great. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer SIKANDAR (8).
Meaning & usage
Sikandar is the Persian rendition of the name Alexander, referring to Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian ruler known for his vast empire. In South Asian culture, Sikandar is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is a great conqueror or achiever.
In a sentence
In history class, we learned about Sikandar and his conquests across Asia.
Sikandar as a crossword answer
Sikandar is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“The Persian name for Alexander the Great” (8)
Know a word we’re missing? Submit a word.