chieftainship
/'tʃi:ftənsi/ Cách viết khác : (chieftainship) /'tʃi:ftənʃip/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The position, office, or authority of a chieftain: The state or role of being the leader of a tribe, clan, or similar social group. 2. The period during which a person serves as chieftain: The tenure or term of a chieftain.
Usage
Chieftainship is a formal or traditional term used to describe the leadership role within certain tribal, clan-based, or indigenous societies. It refers to the status and responsibilities associated with being the chieftain.
Examples
- The chieftainship was passed down from father to eldest son for generations.
- During his chieftainship, the tribe experienced a period of great peace and prosperity.
- She was the first woman to assume the chieftainship of the northern clans.
- A council of elders was responsible for advising him in matters of chieftainship.
Advanced Usage
- "To lay claim to the chieftainship": To assert one's right or entitlement to become the chieftain.
- Several relatives laid claim to the chieftainship after the old leader's death.
- "A dispute over the chieftainship": A conflict or argument concerning who rightfully holds or should hold the position.
- The civil war began as a dispute over the chieftainship.
Variants and Related Words
- Chieftain (noun): The leader or head of a tribe, clan, or group.
- Chieftaincy (noun): A synonym for , meaning the position or territory of a chieftain.
Synonyms
- Leadership: The state or position of being a leader.
- Headmanship: The position of being the head of a group.
- Chiefdom: The territory or rank of a chief.
Antonyms
- Subordination: The state of being lower in rank or position.
- Followership: The state of being a follower rather than a leader.
Noun
- the position of chieftain