Sheikdom: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheikdom

 

[ สƒeษชk.dษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political territory

A sheikdom is a territory or state ruled by a sheik, who is often a tribal chief or leader in Arab culture. These regions are usually associated with some form of monarchy or tribal governance. The authority of a sheik may vary, ranging from complete control of his domain to more symbolic leadership, depending on the political structure of the region. Sheikdoms can often be found in the Middle East, particularly in countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. They play significant roles in local governance, culture, and tradition.

Synonyms

domain, principality, territory

Examples of usage

  • The sheikdom of Qatar has experienced significant economic growth due to its oil and gas reserves.
  • In the sheikdom, traditional laws coexist with modern legislation.
  • The sheik's authority in the sheikdom is respected by the local community.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheikdom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emirado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เค–เคผเคกเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheichtum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sheikdom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตะนั…ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szejkowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚งใ‚คใ‚ฏใƒ‰ใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmirat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emirato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeyhlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์…ฐ์ดํฌ๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกejkรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกejkovstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…‹้•ฟๅ›ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกejkdom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sheikhdรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะนั…ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸeyxdom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emirato

Word origin

The term 'sheikdom' derives from the Arabic word 'ุดูŠุฎ' (sheikh), which originally means 'elder' or 'chief.' This term has deep cultural and historical roots, commonly used in the Arab tribal societies where leaders were respected for their wisdom and experience. The concept of sheikdom began to gain prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially with the formation of modern nation-states in the Middle East. As political boundaries shifted and were shaped by colonial influences, many tribes and regions retained their historical governance structures, leading to the establishment of political entities known as sheikdoms. These territories often reflect the fusion of traditional leadership with emerging modern political systems, making them significant in both historical and contemporary political contexts. The role of sheikdoms continues to evolve as regional dynamics change, but they remain a vital part of the cultural identity within Arab societies.