Chieftain Definition & Meaning
chieftain
- noun
- the leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry"
- the head of a tribe or clan
"Chieftain" in song lyrics
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"Grief leaf thief briefly turned chieftain"
Aesop Rock — Prosperity -
"the chieftain"
AOL — AOL -
"pueblo chieftain"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with chieftain
Usage tips for "chieftain"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does chieftain mean?
- the leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry" the head of a tribe or clan
- What part of speech is chieftain?
- Chieftain is a noun.
- How many definitions does chieftain have?
- Chieftain has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).