Meaning & use
qaid
A Muslim political or military leader, especially a local chieftain or official in North Africa.
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The qaid governed the mountain region and settled disputes among the local tribes.
Historical accounts describe the qaid commanding several hundred soldiers during the campaign.
A note on using this word
Qaid is also spelled caid; both spellings appear in English texts describing historical North African and Middle Eastern administration.
Words with a similar meaning
chieftainleader
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