chieftain

/ˈtʃiːf.tən/ · noun

Meaning

A leader of a clan or tribe.
(by extension) A leader of a group.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tribal chief(English)captain(English)headman(English)chief(English)ringleader(English)boss(English)leader(English)head(English)clan(English)tribe(English)ibn(English)pontiac(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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