sheikh
/ʃeik/ Cách viết khác : (sheikh) /ʃeik/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An Arab leader, especially the chief or head of an Arab tribe, village, or family. This is the primary meaning, denoting a person who holds a position of authority, respect, and leadership within a traditional Arab social structure.
- (In some contexts) A leader in a Muslim community or organization. The term can extend to respected religious figures or community elders.
- (Informal, dated) A man who is fashionable, attractive, or charismatic. This is a more colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned usage.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The local sheikh mediated the dispute between the two families. (The Arab leader resolved the conflict.)
- The sheikh welcomed the visitors to his desert encampment. (The tribal chief greeted the guests.)
- In his youth, he fancied himself a real sheikh, always dressed in the latest styles. (He thought of himself as a very fashionable man.)
Advanced Usage
- "Sheikhdom": The territory, domain, or rank of a sheikh.
- The small sheikhdom was known for its oil reserves.
- The term is often used as a title of respect, similar to "chief" or "lord," and can be part of a name (e.g., Sheikh Zayed).
Variants and Related Words
- Sheik (noun): An alternative, common spelling of "sheikh."
- Sheikhdom (noun): The area ruled by a sheikh; a sheikh's territory or office.
Synonyms
- Chief: A leader of a people or clan.
- Chieftain: The leader of a tribe.
- Elder: A senior member of a community, often with authority.
- Patriarch: The male head of a family or tribe.
Related Phrases
- To play the sheikh: (Informal) To act in a domineering or bossy manner, especially towards one's wife or partner. This usage stems from the dated informal meaning.
- He's always trying to play the sheikh and tell everyone what to do.
Noun
- the leader of an Arab village or family