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sheikh

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. A surname from Arabic
  2. The title of a sheik.

Equivalents

Françaissheikh
日本語シャイフ
2 more languages
עבריתשייך

Examples

“The Makaddam of Dhaboot, Sheikh Awadth, is a fine-looking old man, and seemed much gratified at the recognition by Government of his kindness to the sailors. Two of the headmen of Nishton, Sheikhs Muhammad and Moosa, who happened to be here, received their presents at the same time as Sheikh Awadth.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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