Sheikh
name, noun
name, noun ·1 syllable ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of sheik. alt-of, alternative
- 2 The title of a sheik.
"The Makaddam of Dhaboot, Sheikh Awadth, is a fine-looking old man, and seemed much gratified at the recognition by Government of his kindness to the sailors. Two of the headmen of Nishton, Sheikhs Muhammad and Moosa, who happened to be here, received their presents at the same time as Sheikh Awadth."
- 3 the leader of an Arab village or family wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname from Arabic
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"My grandfather is a Bedouin sheikh, chief of one of the most powerful tribes of the desert."