noun🔗ShareScheichThe leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe."The sheik of the village announced a new school would open next year. "Der Scheich des Dorfes kündigte an, dass im nächsten Jahr eine neue Schule eröffnet wird.personfamilycultureroyalsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScheichAn Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order."The sheik gave a sermon at the mosque on Friday. "Der Scheich hielt am Freitag eine Predigt in der Moschee.religionpersontheologycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScheich(some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families."The sheik of the Al-Sabah family attended the opening ceremony of the new school. "Der Scheich der Familie Al-Sabah nahm an der Eröffnungszeremonie der neuen Schule teil.royaltitlefamilyculturepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLiebhaber, Verführer(1920s) A romantic lover. (from the 1921 film The Sheik)"The Sheik was a popular figure in many of the romance novels she read. "Der Verführer war eine beliebte Figur in vielen Liebesromanen, die sie las.cultureentertainmentliteraturehistorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScheichAn Arab, especially one dressed in traditional clothing."During our visit to Dubai, we saw a sheik wearing a flowing white robe and a traditional headdress. "Während unseres Besuchs in Dubai sahen wir einen Scheich, der eine fließende weiße Robe und eine traditionelle Kopfbedeckung trug.culturepersonappearancetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScheichAn honorific for specialists in spirituality."The sheik spoke about mindfulness and meditation techniques during the community meeting. "Der Scheich sprach während des Gemeindetreffens über Achtsamkeit und Meditationstechniken.religionculturepersontitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
