Definition of Chieftain

1. Noun. The leader of a group of people. "A captain of industry"

Exact synonyms: Captain
Generic synonyms: Leader
Derivative terms: Captain, Chieftainship

2. Noun. The head of a tribe or clan.
Exact synonyms: Chief, Headman, Tribal Chief
Generic synonyms: Leader
Specialized synonyms: Indian Chief, Indian Chieftain, Pendragon
Specialized synonyms: Glendower, Owen Glendower, Hrolf, Rolf, Rollo
Derivative terms: Chieftainship

Definition of Chieftain

1. n. A captain, leader, or commander; a chief; the head of a troop, army, or clan.

Definition of Chieftain

1. Noun. A leader of a clan or tribe. ¹

2. Noun. A leader of a group, e.g. a robbers' chieftain. ¹

3. Noun. (capitalized) The name of a British military tank. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chieftain

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chieftain

chiefer
chiefery
chiefes
chiefess
chiefesses
chiefest
chiefless
chiefly
chiefrie
chiefries
chiefry
chiefs
chiefs of state
chiefship
chiefships
chieftain (current term)
chieftaincies
chieftaincy
chieftainess
chieftainesses
chieftains
chieftainship
chieftainships
chieftess
chieftesses
chiel
chield
chields
chiels
chiengora

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