chieftain
Translation
chieftain, chief, leader
Examples
The chieftain led his tribe wisely.
The chieftain led his tribe wisely.
He was a powerful chieftain of the clan.
He was a powerful chieftain of the clan.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chieftain of ((a tribe/clan)) The chieftain of the clan made a decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leader, headman, ruler
Etymology
From Old French 'chevetain' (captain), from Late Latin 'capitanus' (chief), from Latin 'caput' (head).
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'chief'. A chieftain is the chief of a tribe or clan.