Chieftain
noun
The head or leader of a people, group, or clan.
The chieftain of the tribe was respected by all.
Often appears as...
- tribal chieftain
- chieftain ceremony
noun
A powerful or influential person in a particular field or profession.
He was seen as a chieftain in the industry.
Often appears as...
- industry chieftain
- political chieftain
noun
The head or leader of a people, group, or clan.
The chieftain of the tribe was respected by all.
Often appears as...
- tribal chieftain
- chieftain ceremony
noun
A powerful or influential person in a particular field or profession.
He was seen as a chieftain in the industry.
Often appears as...
- industry chieftain
- political chieftain
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Rank
Chieftain indicates a high social rank within a tribe or clan, denoting respect and authority.
Upon his father's passing, he ascended as the chieftain.
Pro Tip 2/3Traditional Societies
A chieftain usually appears in traditional or indigenous societies, rather than modern state systems.
The chieftain wore a feathered headdress during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Hereditary
Being a chieftain might not always be hereditary; some cultures elect their chieftains.
The villagers elected a new chieftain after a series of tests.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Rank
Chieftain indicates a high social rank within a tribe or clan, denoting respect and authority.
Upon his father's passing, he ascended as the chieftain.
Pro Tip 2/3Traditional Societies
A chieftain usually appears in traditional or indigenous societies, rather than modern state systems.
The chieftain wore a feathered headdress during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Hereditary
Being a chieftain might not always be hereditary; some cultures elect their chieftains.
The villagers elected a new chieftain after a series of tests.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Rank
Chieftain indicates a high social rank within a tribe or clan, denoting respect and authority.
Upon his father's passing, he ascended as the chieftain.
Pro Tip 2/3Traditional Societies
A chieftain usually appears in traditional or indigenous societies, rather than modern state systems.
The chieftain wore a feathered headdress during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Hereditary
Being a chieftain might not always be hereditary; some cultures elect their chieftains.
The villagers elected a new chieftain after a series of tests.
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Circus Performer PIPE Great...
feel it feat that's for you know squat okay uh-huh ok now I'm not gliding down you're gonna grab her feet grab your feet chieftain yep curl up and you're gonna pop interesting okay go ahead yeah good good alright so where were the stresses could you feel them in your
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A day in the life of a...
Germanic tribes under their chieftain Arminius ambushed and destroyed three legions. Proceeding along a narrow path, the legions were attacked from forest cover under torrential rain with their escape blocked.
Video examples
Circus Performer PIPE Great...
feel it feat that's for you know squat okay uh-huh ok now I'm not gliding down you're gonna grab her feet grab your feet chieftain yep curl up and you're gonna pop interesting okay go ahead yeah good good alright so where were the stresses could you feel them in your
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
Germanic tribes under their chieftain Arminius ambushed and destroyed three legions. Proceeding along a narrow path, the legions were attacked from forest cover under torrential rain with their escape blocked.
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Quote examples
Aretha Franklin
American Musician
For many years, I've wanted to do one, and I've always mentioned it to the chieftains, and they would say things like, 'Oh well. Christmas albums don't sell,' and things like that. But that's not the point. Christmas albums are important. The music is important. The season is important.
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Lawrence Kudlow
American Journalist
Trade is the key to the economic outlook in Britain and the E.U. Many corporate chieftains joined large bank CEOs and the fearmongering IMF to suggest that the E.U. will deal harshly with Britain if it leaves and stop all trade. That's mutually assured destruction - MAD.
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Steve Schmidt
American Businessman
Trump makes no pretense about being the commander in chief of all of the country, being president of all of the people, including the people who voted against him. He is, in effect, a tribal chieftain who has declared war on half of the country.
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Giraldus Cambrensis
Welsh Clergyman
Nature hath given not only to the highest, but also to the inferior, classes of the people of this nation, a boldness and confidence in speaking and answering, even in the presence of their princes and chieftains.
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Barkha Dutt
Indian Journalist
Every institution of India - politicians, journalists and corporate chieftains - comes within the purview of the judiciary but when it comes to auditing their own conscience, judges want everyone else to stay out.
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Horatio Alger
American Author
Thus the castle of each feudal chieftain became a school of chivalry, into which any noble youth, whose parents were from poverty unable to educate him to the art of war, was readily received.
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Nish Kumar
British Comedian
In the event of a Mad Max-style post-apocalyptic dystopia, people with supplies of food and water could become warlords or chieftains in the social order that emerges out of the rubble.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Man is made to adore and to obey: but if you will not command him, if you give him nothing to worship, he will fashion his own divinities, and find a chieftain in his own passions.
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Roland Joffe
English Director
Eventually, the tribe developed so much confidence in me that they invited me to be their chieftain.
Quote examples
Aretha Franklin
American Musician
For many years, I've wanted to do one, and I've always mentioned it to the chieftains, and they would say things like, 'Oh well. Christmas albums don't sell,' and things like that. But that's not the point. Christmas albums are important. The music is important. The season is important.
Quote examples
Lawrence Kudlow
American Journalist
Trade is the key to the economic outlook in Britain and the E.U. Many corporate chieftains joined large bank CEOs and the fearmongering IMF to suggest that the E.U. will deal harshly with Britain if it leaves and stop all trade. That's mutually assured destruction - MAD.
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Steve Schmidt
American Businessman
Trump makes no pretense about being the commander in chief of all of the country, being president of all of the people, including the people who voted against him. He is, in effect, a tribal chieftain who has declared war on half of the country.
Quote examples
Giraldus Cambrensis
Welsh Clergyman
Nature hath given not only to the highest, but also to the inferior, classes of the people of this nation, a boldness and confidence in speaking and answering, even in the presence of their princes and chieftains.
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Barkha Dutt
Indian Journalist
Every institution of India - politicians, journalists and corporate chieftains - comes within the purview of the judiciary but when it comes to auditing their own conscience, judges want everyone else to stay out.
Quote examples
Horatio Alger
American Author
Thus the castle of each feudal chieftain became a school of chivalry, into which any noble youth, whose parents were from poverty unable to educate him to the art of war, was readily received.
Quote examples
Nish Kumar
British Comedian
In the event of a Mad Max-style post-apocalyptic dystopia, people with supplies of food and water could become warlords or chieftains in the social order that emerges out of the rubble.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Man is made to adore and to obey: but if you will not command him, if you give him nothing to worship, he will fashion his own divinities, and find a chieftain in his own passions.
Quote examples
Roland Joffe
English Director
Eventually, the tribe developed so much confidence in me that they invited me to be their chieftain.
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