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chieftaincy

/ˈtʃiːf.tən.si/

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noun

/ˈtʃiːf.tən.si/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее должность, ранг или пост вождя, обычно в рамках племенной или клановой структуры.

A noun referring to the position, rank, or office of a chieftain, typically within a tribal or clan structure.

  1. Position of a chieftainC1formal

    The rank, office, or authority of a tribal leader or clan chief.

    ruВождество

    • He inherited the chieftaincy after his father's death.
    • The chieftaincy is a respected position in many rural communities.
    • Disputes over the chieftaincy have caused conflict in the region.

    Synonymschieftainship

Forms
  • chieftaincies plural form
  • chieftaincies' possessive plural form
  • chieftaincy's possessive singular form