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chiefdoms

/ˈtʃiːfdəmz/

Meanings
noun
An area or region governed by a chief.

Examples :

"Archaeological evidence suggests that numerous small chiefdoms once existed along the river valley, each controlling a specific territory. "
politics government history area

Related Words

Illustration suggests

suggests verb

/səˈdʒɛsts/ /sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛsts/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration organized

organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

Illustration archaeological

archaeological adjective

/ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

"The museum's exhibit on ancient civilizations contained many archaeological artifacts. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration numerous

numerous adjective

/ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/

Indefinitely large numerically, many.

"The student had numerous assignments to complete before the weekend. "

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

Illustration territory

territory noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

Illustration controlling

controlling verb

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ /kənˈtroʊlɪn/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration governed

governed verb

/ˈɡəvɚnd/

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

"The old king governed the land wisely."