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Definition of sheikh

sheikh

/ʃeɪk/
sheikh
Plural:sheikhs
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• noun

1

An Arab leader, in particular the chief or head of an Arab tribe, family, or village, or the hereditary ruler of an Arab state.

Example

"The visiting diplomats were welcomed into the council chamber by the ruling sheikh."

2

A title of respect given to a Muslim religious scholar, spiritual master, or leader of a Sufi order.

Example

"Students traveled from across the region to study classical jurisprudence under the respected sheikh."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Arabic šayḵ ('elder, old man, chief'), derived from the verb šāḵa ('to grow old').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheikh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheikh
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