sheikdom
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sheikdom
Example Sentences
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The Gulf Arab sheikdom is normally home to 2.9 million people.
From Seattle Times
France has deep ties to the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikdoms on the Arabian Peninsula, particularly since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
From Washington Times
France has deep ties to the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikdoms on the Arabian Peninsula, particularly since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
From Seattle Times
Police in Dubai have arrested 10 suspects in a massive knife fight that killed three people, authorities said Wednesday, a relatively rare outburst of violence in the Gulf Arab sheikdom.
From Fox News
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the seven sheikdoms of the United Arab Emirates have taken different stances toward lockdowns and limiting movement.
From Seattle Times
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