ʃeɪkhaʊdəm

Definitions

1. noun

A territory or state ruled by a sheikh or sheikhs.

“The oil-rich sheikhdom of Qatar has become an economic powerhouse in the region.”

2. noun

A country in the Middle East ruled by a sheikh or a royal family.

“The sheikhdom of Kuwait has maintained a long-standing alliance with the United States.”

3. noun

A traditional title of a Muslim leader, often ruler of a tribe or state.

“The sheikhdom of the Bedouin tribe has been passed down through generations.”