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chieftain in Dutch

chieftain in Dutch is opperhoofd, stamhoofd, bendeleider — chieftain means the leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

chieftain in Dutch

opperhoofd
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
stamhoofd
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
bendeleider
noun
(by extension) A leader of a group.

What does "chieftain" mean?

  1. noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
    "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle."
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chieftain in a sentence

  • The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle.

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What is "chieftain" in Dutch?

"chieftain" in Dutch is opperhoofd, stamhoofd, bendeleider. chieftain means: The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

How do you use "chieftain" in a sentence?

Example: "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle." In Dutch, "chieftain" is opperhoofd, stamhoofd, bendeleider.

Are there other ways to say "chieftain" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "chieftain": opperhoofd, stamhoofd, bendeleider.

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