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chiefdoms

/ˈtʃiːfdəmz/

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noun

Chefferies

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. "

Les preuves archéologiques suggèrent que de nombreuses petites chefferies existaient autrefois le long de la vallée fluviale, chacune contrôlant un territoire spécifique.

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noun

Chefferies

A society larger than a tribe but smaller or simpler than a state.

Examples :

"Before states developed, many areas were organized into chiefdoms, where powerful leaders controlled several villages and their surrounding lands. "

Avant le développement des États, de nombreuses régions étaient organisées en chefferies, où de puissants dirigeants contrôlaient plusieurs villages et leurs terres environnantes.

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