chieftain
Translation
chieftain, chief, leader of a clan
Examples
The chieftain led his people into battle.
The chieftain led his people into battle.
She was a powerful chieftain of the Scottish clan.
She was a powerful chieftain of the Scottish clan.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chieftain the leader of a tribe or clan The chieftain of the tribe was a wise man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leader, headman, ruler
Etymology
From Old French 'chevetain' (captain), from Late Latin 'capitaneus' (chief), from Latin 'caput' (head).
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'chief' of a tribe who acts as its 'captain'.