chieftain

noun
UK: /ˈtʃiːftən/
US: /ˈtʃiːftən/

  1. A leader of a group or clan, especially in a traditional tribal society.

    1. The chieftain led his people.
    2. The experienced chieftain guided his tribe through many difficult times.

  2. The head of a Scottish clan.

    1. He is the clan's chieftain.
    2. The chieftain maintained close ties with all members of his extended family.

  3. A person who is the leader of an organization.

    1. She is a business chieftain.
    2. The media chieftain expanded his empire by acquiring several television stations.

Synonyms

leader chief head ruler commander captain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chieftain" in English means: A leader of a group or clan, especially in a traditional tribal society., The head of a Scottish clan., A person who is the leader of an organization..

The phonetic transcription of "chieftain" is /ˈtʃiːftən/ in British English and /ˈtʃiːftən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chieftain": leader, chief, head, ruler, commander, captain.

Example usage of "chieftain": "The chieftain led his people.". More examples on the page.