đảo trưởng
Definition
- Noun:
- Island chief / Island headman: The traditional or appointed leader of a small island community, often responsible for local governance, dispute resolution, and representing the community.
- Island commander: A historical or military title for the person in command of an island, especially a strategic or fortified outpost.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đảo trưởng quyết định mọi vấn đề quan trọng trên đảo. (The island chief decides all important matters on the island.)
- Vị đảo trưởng già đã lãnh đạo cộng đồng này qua nhiều thập kỷ. (The old island headman has led this community for decades.)
- Trong chiến tranh, đảo trưởng chịu trách nhiệm phòng thủ. (During the war, the island commander was responsible for defense.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often used in historical, anthropological, or literary contexts rather than in modern administrative language, where terms like "chairman of the island commune" are more common.
- It can imply a role that combines administrative, social, and sometimes spiritual authority within a small, isolated community.
Variants and Related Words
- Trưởng đảo: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Hòn đảo: (n) Island.
- Trưởng làng: (n) Village chief. A closely related concept for mainland communities.
Synonyms
- Island chief: The primary synonym, emphasizing traditional leadership.
- Island headman: A synonym highlighting the role as the head of the community.
- Island administrator: A more modern, functional synonym.
Notes on Usage
- The term "đảo trưởng" is specific and not commonly encountered in everyday modern Vietnamese. It is typically found in stories, historical accounts, or when describing the unique social structure of island populations.
- It should not be confused with modern political titles like "Chủ tịch xã đảo" (Chairman of the island commune).