Hakim
noun
A judge or ruler in some middle eastern countries.
The local hakim ruled in favor of the farmer.
Often appears as...
- ruling hakim
- local hakim
noun
A wise person or one who makes judgements about things.
My grandfather is considered the hakim in our family because he always gives good advice.
Often appears as...
- family hakim
- village hakim
noun
An Islamic scholar who gives interpretations of Islamic law.
The hakim has interpreted the law as permitting this activity.
Often appears as...
- islamic hakim
- law hakim
noun
A judge or ruler in some middle eastern countries.
The local hakim ruled in favor of the farmer.
Often appears as...
- ruling hakim
- local hakim
noun
A wise person or one who makes judgements about things.
My grandfather is considered the hakim in our family because he always gives good advice.
Often appears as...
- family hakim
- village hakim
noun
An Islamic scholar who gives interpretations of Islamic law.
The hakim has interpreted the law as permitting this activity.
Often appears as...
- islamic hakim
- law hakim
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Usage
Mostly used to describe officials in Middle Eastern contexts, not broadly applicable.
On my trip, I learned the local hakim is highly respected.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Implies a person of high status with decision-making power, regarded with respect.
The ruling hakim attended the village festivities.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Understanding its cultural relevance helps to use it appropriately in discussion.
The hakim's decision reflects centuries-old traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Usage
Mostly used to describe officials in Middle Eastern contexts, not broadly applicable.
On my trip, I learned the local hakim is highly respected.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Implies a person of high status with decision-making power, regarded with respect.
The ruling hakim attended the village festivities.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Understanding its cultural relevance helps to use it appropriately in discussion.
The hakim's decision reflects centuries-old traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Usage
Mostly used to describe officials in Middle Eastern contexts, not broadly applicable.
On my trip, I learned the local hakim is highly respected.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Implies a person of high status with decision-making power, regarded with respect.
The ruling hakim attended the village festivities.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Understanding its cultural relevance helps to use it appropriately in discussion.
The hakim's decision reflects centuries-old traditions.
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Paul Merson
Hakim Ziyech has got a left foot that can open a can of worms, Timo Werner scores plenty of goals, Tammy Abraham looks like he's getting better and then there's Mason Mount. They've just got so much attacking talent.
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