sheikh

/ ʃeɪk /

noun

1. 1. the head of an Arab tribe, village, etc
   2. a venerable old man
   3. a high priest or religious leader, esp a Sufi master

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheikh¹

C16: from Arabic shaykh old man

Example Sentences

They insisted that the sheikh was not the target, noting that the house had been “obliterated”.

From BBC

Before the war, the sheikh was sometimes criticized for his lavish choices, like chartering a private jet to attend the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

From New York Times

Prosecutors have spun a dizzying set of accusations against Bob Menendez, filing four rounds of charges that involve a halal meat monopoly, a Qatari sheikh and the inner workings of the U.S. government.

From Seattle Times

The sheikh, who turns 61 on the day after the Paris Games close in August, will be 74 when the latest punishment expires.

From Seattle Times

The news media breathlessly tracked surges of momentum between Mr. Ratcliffe’s bid and a rival one led by a little-known Qatari sheikh.

From New York Times