- Syrian military and political leader: president from 1971.
- Hafiz al (ˈhafɪz æl). 1928–2000, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria (1971–2000)
- his son, Bashar al (bæʃəæl). born 1965, Syrian statesman; president of Syria from 2000
Assad (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples
