Sheikhdom
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A sheikhdom or sheikdom ( Arabic : مشيخة , romanized : Mashyakhah ) is a geographical area or a society ruled by a tribal leader known as a sheikh ( Arabic: شيخ ). [1] Sheikhdoms exist almost exclusively within Arab countries , particularly in the Arabian Peninsula ( Arab States of the Persian Gulf ), with some notable exceptions throughout history (e.g. the Sangage Sheikhdom ).
Although some countries are ruled by a sheikh, they are not typically referred to as sheikdoms, but kingdom, emirate, or simply state, and their ruler usually has another royal title such as king or emir .
See also
- United Arab Emirates - A federation of seven sheikhdoms
- Sheikhdom of Kuwait - Predecessor to the State of Kuwait
References
- ↑ "SHEIKHDOM | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary" . Dictionary.cambridge.org. 2022-05-25 . Retrieved 2022-05-31 .
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