chieftain

A noun referring to the leader or head of a group of people, such as a tribe or clan.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa al líder o cabeza de un grupo de personas, como una tribu o un clan.

1. Leader of a group B2 formal

   The person who leads or commands a group of people, often in a traditional or tribal context.

   • The chieftain gathered his warriors for the battle.
   • She was respected as the chieftain of the local community.
   • The chieftain made decisions that affected the entire village.

   🇪🇸Jefe tribal

   Sinónimos: captainchiefcommanderheadleaderoverlordpatriarchrulerwarlord

2. Head of a tribe or clan B2 formal

   The hereditary or elected leader of a tribe or clan, responsible for governance and cultural traditions.

   • The chieftain presided over the annual harvest festival.
   • Tribal chieftains met to discuss the peace treaty.
   • The clan's chieftain passed down stories of their ancestors.

   🇪🇸Jefe de tribu o clan

   Sinónimos: chiefheadleaderpatriarch

• chieftains plural form
• chieftains' possessive plural form
• chieftain's possessive singular form