chieftain
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- IPA /ˈtʃiːf.tən/
Noun
chieftain noun
- A leader of a clan or tribe.
- (by extension) A leader of a group.“The robber chieftain divided up the spoils.”
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big gunbig shotbig wheelbigwigbosschiefemployerforemanheadleadermanagermandarinmover and shakertop bananatop dogtycoontribal chiefcaptain
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