sheikh
noun
also ˈshākfor sense 1\
Definition of sheikh
1 : an Arab chief
2 usually sheik : a man held to be irresistibly attractive to romantic young women
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Among the chief negotiators was the prominent sheikh Abdullah al-Maysari, who had three brothers in al-Qaida, making him a trusted mediator, the commander said. — Maggie Michael, Fox News, "Details of deals between US-backed coalition, Yemen al-Qaida," 6 Aug. 2018 The sheikh, he was told, was willing to invest $100 million in the deal. — Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, "Mel Weinberg, 93, the F.B.I.’s Lure in the Abscam Sting, Dies," 6 June 2018 The deal would have included $500 million from the sheikh's investment firm, contingent on investment from others. — Bloomberg, latimes.com, "Kushners near deal with Qatar-backed firm to save investment in troubled Manhattan high-rise," 17 May 2018 The sheikh, he was told, was willing to invest $100 million in the deal. — Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, "Mel Weinberg, 93, the F.B.I.’s Lure in the Abscam Sting, Dies," 6 June 2018 In essence, the investigation was a fishing expedition, in which Weinberg posed as the representative of a wealthy, unscrupulous sheikh aiming to do business in the United States. — Harrison Smith, latimes.com, "Mel Weinberg, con artist at center of Abscam sting that landed U.S. politicians in prison, dies at 93," 9 June 2018 The sheikh, he was told, was willing to invest $100 million in the deal. — Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, "Mel Weinberg, 93, the F.B.I.’s Lure in the Abscam Sting, Dies," 6 June 2018 The sheikh, he was told, was willing to invest $100 million in the deal. — Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com, "Mel Weinberg, 93, con man portrayed in ‘American Hustle’," 10 June 2018 Photo: sheikh family//EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Authorities on Friday searched two residences linked to the suspect, the governor said. — Dan Frosch, WSJ, "Texas Shooter Spared Students He Liked, Court Document Says," 19 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sheikh.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sheikh
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sheikh
: an Arab chief, ruler, or prince
: a leader of a Muslim organization or group
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sheikh
nounKids Definition of sheikh
1 : an Arab chief
2 : a leader of a Muslim group
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