sheikhdom

sheikdom

/ (ˈʃeɪkdəm) /


noun
  1. the territory ruled by a sheikh

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How to use sheikhdom in a sentence

  • He instituted a revolt on the island; adopted a claimant to the sheikhdom, and got him to hoist the Persian flag.

    Southern Arabia | Theodore Bent