tribal sheik

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition 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 resp...