sheika
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A woman married to a tribal or local leader in Middle Eastern countries
- noun
- /ˈʃeɪkə/
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sheika
- To achieve greater social and spiritual participation, both at local and national levels, some women in Sudan use the traditional educational institution, the Quranic school called khalwa, directed by the sheika.
Examples
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The blind man and La Sheika are on the side of women.
Academic text (1995) -
Mitchell and Sheika?
Blog text (22) -
In the traditional ceremony, the sheika guided the women in their prayers and community discussions.
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The sheika of the village is respected for her wisdom and role in supporting female empowerment.
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During the cultural festival, the sheika shared stories of her ancestors and the values of their heritage.
Synonyms
sultana
vssheika
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A woman who is the wife or female relative of a sultan in former Muslim states
is the wife of a local leader rather than a royal family member
sheikha
vssheika
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A respected woman who is the wife of an Arab tribal or royal leader
is neutral about respect and focuses on regional context
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sheika comes from the Arabic shaykh ('old man' or 'leader') and is the female form of sheikh used for an important woman. So a sheika is the wife of a sheikh, often a respected figure in the tribe or palace.