tribal chief
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Definition
Noun: 1. The leader of a tribe or clan: A person who holds the highest authority, power, or status within a traditional social group of families or communities, often linked by kinship, culture, or territory.
Usage
The term "tribal chief" is used to refer to the traditional leader of a specific group. It is a formal and descriptive title. * The tribal chief presided over the council meeting to settle the dispute. * According to their customs, the new tribal chief is chosen from among the elders. * The government sought to negotiate with the tribal chief of the region.
Advanced Usage
- "Paramount chief": A chief who has authority over several other chiefs or sub-chiefs within a larger tribal structure.
- The paramount chief had influence over all the villages in the valley.
- The role of a can vary significantly between cultures, encompassing roles such as judge, military leader, spiritual guide, or diplomatic representative.
Variants and Related Words
- Chieftain (n.): A synonym for a tribal chief, often used in historical or anthropological contexts.
- The Scottish chieftain led his clan into battle.
- Chiefdom (n.): The territory, people, or rank of a chief.
- He inherited the chiefdom from his father.
- Headman (n.): A leader of a tribe, village, or community; sometimes used interchangeably with chief, though it can imply a smaller or more local scale of leadership.
Synonyms
- Leader
- Head
- Chieftain
- Ruler (in a tribal context)
Related Phrases
- Chief of the tribe: A more explicit phrasing with the same meaning.
- He was recognized as the chief of the tribe.
- To succeed as chief: To become the next chief, often through inheritance or selection.
- The eldest son was expected to succeed as chief.
Noun
- the head of a tribe or clan