sheika

Thân thiện

A sheika greets guests at a traditional gathering.

Definition

Noun: - The wife of a sheik: A woman married to a male leader, chief, or elder, particularly in an Arab society. The term denotes her status and position derived from her husband's role.

Usage

• The term is used as a formal title or respectful form of address for the wife of a sheik.
• It specifically indicates a marital relationship to a man holding a position of authority, such as a tribal leader, a wealthy man, or a religious elder in Arab cultures.

Examples

• The sheika presided over the women's gathering at the palace.
• As the sheika, she was deeply involved in charitable works throughout the emirate.
• They were greeted upon arrival by the sheika and her attendants.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used more broadly or informally to refer to a woman who holds a high social position in certain Middle Eastern societies, even if not strictly the wife of a sheik, though this usage is an extension of the core meaning.

Variants and Related Words

• Sheik (also Sheikh): (noun) The male leader, chief, or elder; the husband of a sheika.
• Sheikdom: (noun) The territory or domain ruled by a sheik.

Synonyms

• Chieftainess: (noun) The wife of a chieftain; a female leader of a tribe or clan. (Note: This is a more general term not specific to Arab cultures.)
• Lady: (noun) A woman of high social position or refinement. (Note: This is a very broad and culturally non-specific term.)

Notes on Meaning

• The primary and most precise meaning is "the wife of a sheik." Any other usage is contextual and derives from this core definition.
• The spelling "sheika" is one variant; other common spellings include sheikha and shaikha. The spelling can reflect different transliterations from Arabic.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the wife of a sheik

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sheikha