Tribal Sheikh (Noun)
Meaning
The leader of an Arab village or family.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The tribal sheikh stood before his people, a respected elder and guide in times of uncertainty.
- After years of exile, the tribal sheikh returned home to reclaim his rightful position among his kin.
- As the most senior patriarch of the large family, the tribal sheikh played a significant role in mediating disputes.
- His broad shoulders seemed chiseled from the sandstone itself, but the authority in the tribal sheikh's gentle voice allowed his people to feel at ease.
- The image of the tribal sheikh adorned the side of a rug, an intricate textile that commemorated the community's rich heritage.