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sheikh
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sheik also sheikh  (shk, shk)
n.
1. Islam
a. A religious official.
b. A leader of an Arab family or village.
c. Used as a form of address for such an official or leader.
2. sheik Slang A romantically alluring man.
[Arabic ay, old man, chief, from a, to grow old; see y in Semitic roots.]
sheikh, sheik [ʃeɪk]
n (in Muslim countries)
a.  (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the head of an Arab tribe, village, etc.
b.  a venerable old man
c.  (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a high priest or religious leader, esp a Sufi master
[from Arabic shaykh old man]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sheikh - the leader of an Arab village or familysheikh - the leader of an Arab village or family
Arab chief, sheik, tribal sheik, tribal sheikh
ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
Translations
sheikh sheik, shaikh [ˈʃeɪk] n → cheik m
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