noun
Sheikh
noun
1
Alternative spelling of sheik: a respected Arab leader, elder, or Islamic scholar.
"The sheikh addressed the crowd after Friday prayers."
How to Use Sheikh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame meaning as "sheik" — an Arab community leader, tribal elder, or Islamic religious figure.
UK vs US
"Sheikh" is generally the more common spelling internationally, especially in news coverage of the Gulf states.
Word Forms
Sheikhs plural
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The _____ addressed the crowd after Friday prayers.