chieftain
1 of 1noun/ˈtʃiftən/
Forms:chieftains
1
the leader of a tribe, clan, or similar social group
C2- The chieftain addressed his people before the ceremony.
- Tribal elders chose a new chieftain after the previous one passed away.
- The chieftain led his warriors into battle.
- Stories of the chieftain's wisdom were passed down for generations.
- The chieftain mediated disputes between neighboring clans.
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2
a dominant or influential member of an organization, corporation, or group
- The boardroom was dominated by corporate chieftains.
- Political chieftains shaped the party's agenda.
- Industry chieftains met to discuss global trade policies.
- He rose to prominence among the cultural chieftains of the city.
- Chieftains in the tech sector often influence market trends.
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