chieftainship

chief·tain  (chftn)

n.

The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.

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[Middle English cheftain, from Old French chevetain, from Late Latin capitneus, from Latin caput, head; see kaput- in Indo-European roots.]

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chieftain·cy n.

chieftain·ship n.

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Noun

1.

chieftainship - the position of chieftain chieftaincy berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"