sheikh

BrE /ʃiːk/ AmE /ʃiːk/

noun en → es

1 LEADER [singular] B2

a Muslim religious and community leader, especially in the Middle East or North Africa

jeque, sheik

Collocations sheikh of a tribe

  • The sheikh is the leader of the local tribe.

    El jeque es el líder de la tribu local.

2 RICH MAN [singular] C1

a rich and powerful man, especially in a Muslim country

hombre rico y poderoso

Collocations wealthy sheikh

  • The wealthy sheikh donated a large sum of money to the charity.

    El rico jeque donó una gran suma de dinero a la caridad.