thủ lãnh

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Leader / Chief: A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or community. This term often implies a position of authority within a structured group, such as a tribe, clan, or small organization.
   • Chieftain: Specifically denotes the leader of a tribe or a similar traditional social group.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thủ lãnh của bộ tộc đó rất khôn ngoan. (The chieftain of that tribe is very wise.)
  • Anh ta được bầu làm thủ lãnh của nhóm. (He was elected as the leader of the group.)
  • Thủ lãnh đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng. (The chief makes the final decision.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thủ lãnh" can sometimes carry a slightly archaic or formal tone compared to the more common "thủ lĩnh". It is often found in historical or literary contexts describing traditional leadership.

Variants and Related Words

• Thủ lĩnh (n): Leader, commander. This is the more frequently used modern variant of "thủ lãnh".

  • Cô ấy là thủ lĩnh tinh thần của phong trào. (She is the spiritual leader of the movement.)

• Tộc trưởng (n): Tribal chief. A more specific term for the leader of a tribe or clan.

  • Tộc trưởng chủ trì lễ hội. (The tribal chief presided over the festival.)

Synonyms

• Leader: A person who leads.
• Chief: The head of a group or organization.
• Chieftain: The leader of a tribe.
• Headman: The leader of a community, especially in a traditional setting.

Related Idioms

• Làm thủ lãnh: To act as the leader; to take on a leadership role.
  • Anh ấy có khả năng làm thủ lãnh. (He has the ability to act as the leader.)