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Rarechieftain
The correct spelling is chieftain.
How to pronounce chieftain
noun
IPA: /ˈtʃiːf.tən/
Say it like: Chee-fta-yn
The correct spelling is chieftain. A leader of a clan or tribe. For example: "The robber chieftain divided up the spoils."
Usage Examples
“The robber chieftain divided up the spoils.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A leader of a clan or tribe.
- 2.(by extension) A leader of a group.
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