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Chieftain

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Definition

A chief or leader, especially in a tribal society.

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tribalchief headman chief captain leader ruler commander headman chieftess boss captain emir prince sheikh sultan tyrant warlord governor patriarch potentate sovereign bigwig dignitary

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