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chieftainship

UK/'tʃiftɪn,ʃɪp/US/'tʃi:ftәnʃip/
C2

Definitions

n.

The position, rank, or authority of a chieftain

酋长(首领)的职位或权力

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
chiefother
+
tainhold, keep
+
shipstatus, office, skill
=chieftainship
Root tain still carries 87 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chieftainship was passed down to his eldest son.

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