Definition & Meaning of "chieftain"in English

Chieftain

the leader of a tribe, clan, or similar social group

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

chieftains

Masculine Singular

chieftain

Female Singular

chieftainess

neutral form

tribal leader

Examples

The chieftain addressed his people before the ceremony.

a dominant or influential member of an organization, corporation, or group

Informal

Examples

The boardroom was dominated by corporate chieftains.

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chieftainship

chieftain

chief

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