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chieftain

UK/'tʃiːft(ə)n/US/'tʃi:ftәn/
C2

Definitions

n.

The leader of a tribe, clan, or band

酋长;族长;首领

Root Breakdown

Native English
chieftainother
=chieftain

Common Collocations

  • 1.tribal chieftain部落酋长

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chieftain led his people with wisdom.

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