HyperDic: tribal_chief

English > 1 sense of the expression tribal chief:
NOUNperson tribal chief, headman, chieftain, chiefthe head of a tribe or clan
English > tribal chief: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningThe head of a tribe or clan.
Synonymsheadman, chieftain, chief
InstancesGlendower, Owen GlendowerWelsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule / rule in Wales (1359-1416)
Rollo, Rolf, HrolfNorse / Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
NarrowerIndian chief, Indian chieftainThe leader of a group of Native Americans
pendragonThe supreme war chief of the ancient Britons
BroaderleaderA person who rules or guides or inspires others
Spanishcacique, jefa, jefe
Catalancacic, cap

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