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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chieftainship

/tʃɪftənʃɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does chieftainship mean?

noun

The position or office of a chieftain; the state of being a chieftain. A chieftainship is a system of leadership in which a chieftain or leader has authority over a group of people.

Example

"The chieftainship of the tribe was passed down through generations."

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