Headman

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdmən/

Definitions of headman

noun a leader or chief of a group or community

Example Sentences

A1 The headman of the village is responsible for making important decisions.

A2 The headman led the community in a traditional dance during the festival.

B1 The headman was elected by the villagers to represent them in local government meetings.

B2 The headman's leadership skills helped the village overcome a difficult challenge.

C1 The headman's diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts earned him respect from neighboring communities.

C2 The headman's tenure was marked by economic growth and improved infrastructure in the village.

Examples of headman in a Sentence

formal The headman of the village called for a meeting to discuss the upcoming harvest.

informal The headman is the one you should talk to if you have any issues in the village.

slang The headman is like the boss around here, you gotta show him some respect.

figurative In a way, the headman of a family is responsible for keeping everyone together and happy.

Grammatical Forms of headman

• past tense: headed
• plural: headmen
• comparative: more headman
• superlative: most headman
• present tense: headman
• future tense: will headman
• perfect tense: have headed
• continuous tense: is headmanning
• singular: headman
• positive degree: headman
• infinitive: to headman
• gerund: headmanning
• participle: headed

Origin and Evolution of headman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'headman' originated from the Old English term 'heafodmann' which referred to a chief or leader of a group.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'headman' has evolved to refer to a person in charge of a group or community, often with authority over others in a specific context.