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sheikhor shaykhAmong Arabic-speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male elders. Within the broader Arabic-speaking community, the word may also be used as a title or form of respectful address or to designate a religious authority. Its significance may vary from region to region. sheikh, sheik in Muslim countries a. the head of an Arab tribe, village, etc. b. a high priest or religious leader, esp a Sufi master How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Each local village, town and city has a governing body of some sort, usually the local tribal sheik or other senior leader. The files show that the Baath party released false statistics on military recruits, employed an elaborate ranking system for paying off tribal sheiks, and spent much time and effort on demonstrations of support for its dictator. |
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