Visual meaning of 'chieftain'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of chieftain: A leader of a clan or tribe.

noun

A leader of a clan or tribe.

"The chieftain of the tribe led the hunting party. "

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Visual illustration of chieftain: (by extension) A leader of a group.

noun

(by extension) A leader of a group.

"The robber chieftain divided up the spoils."