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Sheik vs Emir - What's the difference?

sheik | emir |

As nouns the difference between sheik and emir

is that sheik is the leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe while emir is a prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

sheik

English

Alternative forms

* sheikh * shaykh

Noun

(en noun)
  • The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
  • An Islamic religious clergy; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
  • (some Arab Gulf countries)
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  • (slang) An Arab, especially one dressed in traditional clothing.

    • Usage notes

    The use for a religious leader is colloquial as a means of respect. There is no official title.

    Anagrams

    * English words not following the I before E except after C rule ----

    emir

    English

    Alternative forms

    * amir * emeer

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.
  • a descendant of the prophet Muhammad.

    • Derived terms

    * emirate

    External links

    * (wikipedia "emir")

    Anagrams

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