sheikhdom

A noun referring to a territory, state, or domain that is ruled by a sheik.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein Gebiet, einen Staat oder ein Herrschaftsgebiet bezeichnet, das von einem Scheich regiert wird.

1. Territory ruled by a sheikh C1 formal

   A geographical area or political territory governed by a sheikh, typically in the Arabian Peninsula.

   • The small sheikhdom was known for its oil reserves.
   • He traveled to a remote sheikhdom in the desert.
   • The sheikhdom's economy relied heavily on trade and pearl diving.

   🇩🇪Scheichtum

   Synonyme: emirateprincipality

• sheikhdoms plural form
• sheikhdoms' possessive plural form
• sheikhdom's possessive singular form