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Sheikh

🔄 Synonyms of "Sheikh"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sheiknoun	The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
arab chiefnoun	the leader of an arab village or family

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sheikh"

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Word	Definition
sheiknoun	The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
arab chiefnoun	the leader of an arab village or family
shaykhnoun	Alternative spelling of sheik. [The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.]
shaikhnoun	A surname.
sheikhanoun	A female sheikh.
cheikhnoun	Alternative form of sheik. [The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.]
sharmnoun	Alternative form of Sharm el-Sheikh. [A city in Egypt, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.]
amirnoun	A male given name from Arabic.
mullahnoun	(Islam) An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.
muftinoun	(countable, Islam) A Muslim scholar and interpreter of sharia law, who can deliver a fatwa.
imamnoun	(Islam) One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.
islamnoun	A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
emirnoun	A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.
eshnoun	The IPA symbol ʃ.
kuwaitinoun	A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent.
qatarnoun	A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: State of Qatar. Capital: Doha.
hermonnoun	Mount Hermon (a mountain on the border between Israel, Syria and Lebanon)
clericnoun	A member of a clergy.
eldernoun	A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
preachernoun	Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious context, usually used only to refer to Protestant Christian clergy.