chieftain

• Nom désignant le chef ou la personne qui dirige un groupe, comme une tribu ou un clan.

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

1. Leader of a groupB2formal

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

   Chef de groupe

   • 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.

   Synonymescaptainchiefcommanderheadleaderoverlordpatriarchrulerwarlord

2. Head of a tribe or clanB2formal

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

   Chef de tribu ou de clan

   • 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.

   Synonymeschiefheadleaderpatriarch