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chieftain in German

chieftain in German is Häuptling — chieftain means the leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

chieftain in German

Häuptling
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.

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.
  • The robber chieftain divided up the spoils.

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What is "chieftain" in German?
"chieftain" in German is Häuptling. 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 German, "chieftain" is Häuptling.
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