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Sheikhdom: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheikhdom

 

[ สƒeษชk.dษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political entity

A sheikhdom is a political or territorial entity that is ruled by a sheikh, who is a leader or chief, often in a Middle Eastern context. These territories can vary in size and governance structures, but typically they are characterized by traditional royalty or leadership prevalent in Arab culture. Sheikhdoms may provide varying degrees of autonomy and can coexist within larger sovereign states. They often play significant roles in the political and economic spheres of their respective regions.

Synonyms

emirate, sheikdom, sultanate

Examples of usage

  • The sheikhdom was known for its vast oil reserves.
  • Many sheikhdoms maintain a blend of modern governance and traditional customs.
  • The decisions made by the sheikhdom influenced the region's stability heavily.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheikhdom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sheikdom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เค–เคผเคฆเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheichtum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sheikhdom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตะนั…ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szejchostwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚งใ‚คใ‚ฏใƒ‰ใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheikhdom

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jeque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeyhlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์…ฐ์ดํฌ๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุงุฑุฉ ุงู„ุดูŠุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกejchstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกejchstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…‹้•ฟๅ›ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกejhstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sheikhdรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะนั…ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸeyxlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jeque

Etymology

The term 'sheikhdom' originates from the Arabic word 'ุดูŠุฎ' (sheikh), which means 'leader' or 'chief'. Historically, sheikhs were tribal chiefs or leaders of Bedouin tribes in pre-Islamic Arabia. The concept evolved, and throughout the Islamic Golden Age, sheikhdoms began to take on formalized roles in both governance and religion. With the rise of modern nations in the 19th and 20th centuries, many sheikhdoms became recognized as individual entities, particularly in the Gulf region, such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The political structure of these sheikhdoms often blends traditional authority with contemporary political frameworks, contributing to the dynamic governance seen in many Middle Eastern countries today. The influence of sheikhdoms extends beyond politics into economics and cultural spheres, where they often play significant roles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,302, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.