Definition of "sheiks" [sheiks]

• Plural form of sheik. (noun)

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• "TIKRIT — In an effort to end tribal conflicts that have been occurring for decades, the paramount sheiks from the Karki and Shimouri tribes signed a peace agreement at the home of the Mujema tribal leader in Diyala province, Monday."
• ""The most prized asset of the sheiks is their autonomy, some of that he now has lost.""
• "And some of the sheiks were asking for our protection."