Tribal Societies

noun a system of government or leadership by a chief or chiefs

• The chieftaincy system has been an integral part of our cultural heritage for centuries.
• I heard they're having a big celebration for the chieftaincy induction next week.
• Yo, did you see that new chieftaincy ceremony? It was lit!
• In the corporate world, he held the chieftaincy position as the head of the marketing department.

noun A man who is a member of a particular clan.

• The clansman proudly wore his family's tartan at the gathering.
• The clansman was thrilled to see his relatives at the reunion.
• That clansman is a real bonnie lad, isn't he?
• As a clansman of the tech industry, he always supported his fellow developers.

noun a leader or chief of a group or community

• The headman of the village called for a meeting to discuss the upcoming harvest.
• The headman is the one you should talk to if you have any issues in the village.
• The headman is like the boss around here, you gotta show him some respect.
• In a way, the headman of a family is responsible for keeping everyone together and happy.