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chieftainship

🇬🇧 UK/'tʃiftɪn,ʃɪp/🇺🇸 US/'tʃi:ftәnʃip/
C2

Definitions

n.

The position, rank, or territory of a chieftain

酋长或首领的职位;首领的管辖地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
chiefother
+
tainhold, keep
+
shipstatus, office, skill
=chieftainship

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chieftainship was passed down to his eldest son.

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