sheikh
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/ʃik/
/ʃeɪk/
GeneralCulture
- 1 şeyh countable
Definition (English)
An Arab ruler, prince or head of a tribe or important family.
Example Sentences
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The sheikh welcomed the visitors to his palace.Şeyh, ziyaretçileri sarayında karşıladı.
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He is a sheikh from one of the oldest families in the region.Bölgenin en köklü ailelerinden birinden gelen bir şeyhtir.
GeneralReligion
- 1 şeyh (tarikat öğretmeni) countable
Definition (English)
The senior teacher of a Sufi order, recognised as a transmitter of spiritual authority from earlier masters.
Example Sentences
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The sheikh received visitors after the evening prayer.Şeyh, akşam namazından sonra ziyaretçileri karşıladı.
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A trusted sheikh guides each disciple along a path suited to their nature.Güvenilir bir şeyh, her müridi doğasına uygun bir yolda yönlendirir.
Collocations
Arab sheikhsheikh of the order