Explore Iskandar through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Iskandar in a sentence
Iskandar meaning
A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Alexander; variant forms Askandar, Askander, Eskandar, Eskender, Eskinder, Iskander, Iskinder, Scandar, Scander, Sikandar, Sikander, Skandar, Skander.
Using Iskandar
- The main meaning on this page is: A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Alexander; variant forms Askandar, Askander, Eskandar, Eskender, Eskinder, Iskander, Iskinder, Scandar, Scander, Sikandar, Sikander, Skandar, Skander.
- In the example corpus, iskandar often appears in combinations such as: sultan iskandar, the iskandar, iskandar puteri.
Context around Iskandar
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 10 start, 5 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 16 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Iskandar
- In this selection, "iskandar" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, sultan, further, ibrahim, puteri, muda and investment stand out and add context to how "iskandar" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include agong sultan iskandar ibni almarhum and commenting further iskandar said although. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "iskandar" sits close to words such as aav, abdicating and abductor, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with iskandar
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar also shared condolences. (10 words)
Nuriya Surmaliyeva took the second place in the competition, Iskandar Lomanov earned bronze medal. (14 words)
Under Iskandar Muda 's reign, the sultanate's control was extended over a number of Malay states. (17 words)
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor wipes his tears next to his sister Malaysia’s Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah after the election for the next Malaysian king at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2023. (39 words)
His rampage was allegedly an act of revenge for the death of his younger brother at the hands of the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail of Johor. (33 words)
Affendi Yusoff, a Singaporean, is accused of causing the death of Mr Fiqri Choo Iskandar at a lift lobby on the 10th floor of the block on Saturday morning. (29 words)
Example sentences (16)
Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) is a Catalyst of Change and a key player in Iskandar Malaysia's transformation into a regional metropolis of international standing.
Commenting further, Iskandar said although it is a mini-park, it plays a big role in improving the quality of life of the community in this area.
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor wipes his tears next to his sister Malaysia’s Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah after the election for the next Malaysian king at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2023.
Affendi Yusoff, a Singaporean, is accused of causing the death of Mr Fiqri Choo Iskandar at a lift lobby on the 10th floor of the block on Saturday morning.
Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, set to be Malaysia's 17th king, will take the oath of office at the Istana Negara on Jan 31, 2024.
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar also shared condolences.
Rahmat said following that, the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters opened an investigation paper in accordance with Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Sultan Ibrahim’s late father Sultan Iskandar Sultan Ismail was the last Johor ruler to be Yang di-Pertuan Agong, reigning from 1984 to 1989.
In his response today, Najib said he would not brand Kit Siang a coward, but added that the Iskandar Puteri MP was a “serial liar and a dishonest individual”.
Nuriya Surmaliyeva took the second place in the competition, Iskandar Lomanov earned bronze medal.
His rampage was allegedly an act of revenge for the death of his younger brother at the hands of the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail of Johor.
Iskandar has played less mum than other names on Romahurmuziy’s list, formally announcing his intention to nominate himself as VP for the Widodo ticket in March.
Iskandar Muda continues on to sack Johor and kidnap its Sultan's family, but is later forced to retreat back to Aceh.
Palembang's prince, Parameswara (later Iskandar Syah) flees, eventually finding his way to Malacca and establishing it as a major international port.
President Iskandar Mirza announced that "the martial law would be a temporary measure, lasting only until a new constitution was to be drafted".
Under Iskandar Muda 's reign, the sultanate's control was extended over a number of Malay states.
Common combinations with iskandar
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: