tribal sheik

Thân thiện

A tribal sheik leads a meeting in a desert tent.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The leader of an Arab village or family: A "tribal sheik" is a traditional leader, specifically an Arab chief who holds authority over a tribe, clan, village, or extended family group.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The tribal sheik resolved the dispute between the two families.
  • Decisions about water rights were made by the tribal sheik.
  • As the new tribal sheik, he inherited both respect and significant responsibility.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical, anthropological, or geopolitical contexts to describe traditional power structures in Arab societies.
• It can imply a leadership role that is based on heredity, seniority, and consensus within the tribe.

Variants and Related Words

• Sheik (also spelled Sheikh): A more general term for an Arab leader, a man respected for his age, wisdom, or religious role. A "tribal sheik" is a specific type of sheik.
• Chieftain: A leader of a tribe or clan, often used in a broader, non-Arab context.
• Elder: A senior member of a community, often involved in decision-making.

Synonyms

• Tribal chief
• Arab chieftain
• Head of the tribe

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes leadership within a tribal structure, distinguishing it from other types of leaders like kings, presidents, or religious sheiks.
• The authority of a tribal sheik is typically traditional and social, rather than purely political in a modern state sense.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the leader of an Arab village or family

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sheik
• sheikh
• tribal sheikh
• Arab chief