sheik
/ʃeɪk/
noun
- A leader or chief in an Arab or Muslim community, often a tribal or religious authority.
- The sheik's family has led the tribe for generations.
- The sheik addressed the village about the new water project.
- Many people traveled to consult the wise sheik on religious matters.
- A wealthy, often flamboyant man, especially one from the Middle East, sometimes used in a romantic or stereotypical sense.
- The movie featured a mysterious sheik who swept the heroine off her feet.
- The tabloids called the billionaire oil heir a modern-day sheik.
- He dressed like a sheik in a flowing robe and headdress for the costume party.