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Headman

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Noun — The recognized leader of a village, tribe, or small community, especially in traditional or tribal societies.

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chieftain headsman tribal chief

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village headman tribal headman

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What does “Headman” mean?

The word “Headman” means the recognized leader of a village, tribe, or small community, especially in traditional or tribal societies. In plain terms, the person in charge of a village or work crew — a local chief or foreman.

How do you use “Headman” in a sentence?

Here is “Headman” used in a sentence: “The village headman settled the land dispute between the two families.”

What part of speech is “Headman”?

“Headman” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Headman” have?

“Headman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the recognized leader of a village, tribe, or small community, especially in traditional or tribal societies.

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