chieftains

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional ruler or leader of a tribe or clan in Africa, especially among the Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland.

  - "The chieftains of the tribe met to discuss important matters."
  - "The ancient chieftains ruled their lands with an iron fist."

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Synonyms

big gun , big shot , big wheel , bigwig , boss , chief , employer , foreman , head , leader , manager , mandarin , mover and shaker , top banana , top dog , tycoon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chieftains
chieftain , rain , pain , maintain , gaint

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Homonyms

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1. Chieftain (Scottish Gaelic) : A captain or leader
   

2. Chieftain (Norse) : A leader or head of a household
   

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Homophones

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1. Chieftein () :
   

2. Chieftaincy () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of chieftains that leads to same result
chieftain , chieftains , chieftainship , chieftainships

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Forms

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Chieftains (plural), Chieftainess (female chieftain), Chieftaincy (the position or office of a chieftain)

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Etymology

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Originally, a chieftain was an 'armed man' or warrior in Old English and Middle English. The term was later used to describe the leaders of Gaelic clans in Scotland and Ireland.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chieftain' comes from the Old English word 'ceosan', meaning 'to serve as a captain or leader'.

2. In some cultures, chieftains were believed to be descended from gods or other supernatural beings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tribal leaders: Similar to chieftains, but the term can also be used to describe leaders of larger groups or communities.

2. Monarchs: Rulers of a state, often with more centralized power than chieftains.

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Culture

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Chieftains held significant power and influence within their tribes or clans. They were often responsible for leading their people in war, settling disputes, and making important decisions. In many cultures, chieftains were also believed to have spiritual or supernatural powers.

How to Memorize "chieftains"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a powerful warrior leading his tribe into battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a traditional Scottish or Irish tartan.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'Crazy Hippos Eat Irish Potatoes'

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