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sheikh

/ʃik/ /ʃeɪk/
noun
GeneralCulture
  1. 1 şeyh countable

Definition (English)

An Arab ruler, prince or head of a tribe or important family.

Example Sentences

  1. The sheikh welcomed the visitors to his palace.
    Şeyh, ziyaretçileri sarayında karşıladı.
  2. He is a sheikh from one of the oldest families in the region.
    Bölgenin en köklü ailelerinden birinden gelen bir şeyhtir.
GeneralReligion
  1. 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

  1. The sheikh received visitors after the evening prayer.
    Şeyh, akşam namazından sonra ziyaretçileri karşıladı.
  2. 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

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