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Definition of Sheik
1. Noun. The leader of an Arab village or family.
Generic synonyms: Ruler, Swayer
Derivative terms: Sheikdom
2. Noun. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
Specialized synonyms: Cockscomb, Coxcomb, Macaroni
Generic synonyms: Adult Male, Man
Specialized synonyms: Beau Brummell, Brummell, George Bryan Brummell
Derivative terms: Dandify
Definition of Sheik
1. n. The head of an Arab family, or of a clan or a tribe; also, the chief magistrate of an Arab village. The name is also applied to Mohammedan ecclesiastics of a high grade.
Definition of Sheik
1. Noun. The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe. ¹
2. Noun. (colloquial) An Islamic religious clergy; the leader of an Islamic religious order. ¹
3. Noun. (context: some Arab Persian Gulf Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families. ¹
4. Noun. (context: 1920s) A romantic lover. (rfdate turn this into real quote) (''from The Sheikh, 1921 film'') ¹
5. Noun. (slang) An Arab, especially one dressed in traditional clothing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sheik
1. an Arab chief [n -S]
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