Chieftain

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːftən/

Definitions of chieftain

noun a chief or leader, especially in a tribal society

Example Sentences

A1 The chieftain led his tribe into battle.

A2 The chieftain made important decisions for the village.

B1 The chieftain was respected by all the clans in the region.

B2 The chieftain negotiated a peace treaty between the rival tribes.

C1 The chieftain's wisdom and leadership skills were renowned throughout the land.

C2 The chieftain's legacy lived on for generations after his passing.

Examples of chieftain in a Sentence

formal The chieftain of the tribe made an important decision regarding their next course of action.

informal The chieftain is hosting a feast for the village tonight.

slang The chieftain is the big boss around here.

figurative She was the chieftain of the dance floor, leading the group with grace and confidence.

Grammatical Forms of chieftain

• past tense: chieftains
• plural: chieftains
• comparative: more chieftain
• superlative: most chieftain
• present tense: chieftains
• future tense: will chieftain
• perfect tense: have chieftained
• continuous tense: is chieftaining
• singular: chieftain
• positive degree: chieftain
• infinitive: to chieftain
• gerund: chieftaining
• participle: chieftained

Origin and Evolution of chieftain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'chieftain' originated from the Old French word 'chef', meaning leader or head, combined with the Old English word 'tān', meaning to draw or bring together.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'chieftain' evolved to refer to a leader or head of a group or tribe, especially in Celtic or Native American societies. The term is now commonly used to describe a leader or ruler of a clan or tribe.