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Meaning of chieftain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

chieftain

Pronunciation:/ˈtʃiːf.tən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A leader of a clan or tribe.

  2. (by extension) A leader of a group.

    Example: The robber chieftain divided up the spoils.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chieftain

Related words

tribal chiefcaptainheadmanchiefringleaderbossleaderhead