shaykh
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8.9
- noun
- /ʃeɪk/
:
jeque
- Then, surefootedly, the Shaykh went down.
- tribal shaykh
Examples
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In January 1989, for example, leaders from Gaza petitioned Shaykh Amin Tarif to use his good offices to bring about the departure from Gaza of Druze in the Border Police, a request that he could do nothing about.
Academic text (1993) -
In that fashion, the new government earned the support of the village shaykh and was assured of getting its taxes.
Academic text (1993) -
The traditional tribal wasta, the shaykh, was a man of honor, whose word was his bond, who would assume responsibility for his acts.
Academic text (1994) -
But I announced my wish to observe the excavation that Shaykh Jadallah was conducting in the garden.
Fiction book (2001) -
Unity plans between the Yemens will continue to be opposed by Saudi Arabia and by powerful tribal shaykhs in the north.
Academic text (1994) -
One aspect of the republican-royalist reconciliation was the first-time granting of high office and influence in the state to leading tribal shaykhs in exchange for their allegiance to the republic.
Academic text (1992) -
In the early days of the Hashemite role, Abdullah would camp among the tribes for months at a time, passing long afternoons and evenings in the guest chambers of tribal shaykhs, gossiping, playing chess, and helping settle local disputes.
Academic text (2000) -
The village shaykh organized a meeting to discuss the issues faced by the community.
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Respect for the shaykh increased as he mediated conflicts between rival clans.
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During the ceremony, the elders honored the shaykh for his years of dedicated leadership.
Synonyms
68
7.0
A respected man who leads an Arab family, village, or tribe
54
7.5
A respected older person who leads an Arab tribe or village
37
8.1
A Muslim ruler in parts of Africa or Arabia
20
7.9
A person who leads a group like a tribe or clan
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9.2
A local ruler or chief in parts of Africa and Arabia
3
4.7
A person who leads a group of people in a traditional community
1
9.1
A respected Muslim religious teacher and community leader
1
8.7
A person who leads an Arab family group or village and makes important community decisions
1
8.5
A respected elder who leads a tribe or village
A person who leads an Arab village, tribe, or family and has power in the community
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word shaykh comes from Arabic shaykh meaning 'elder' or 'chief', and was also used for tribal leaders who head a clan or village. So a shaykh is a community leader who makes important decisions.