вождь — meaning in English

English meaning

• boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
• chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
• chieftain noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
• demagogue noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
• leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.

Senses

вождь is used for these senses in English:

• boss The head of a political party in a given region or district.
• chief The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
• chieftain A leader of a clan or tribe.
• demagogue (historical) A leader of the people.
• leader One having authority to direct.

boss — full definition

1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

chief — full definition

1. noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
2. adj Most important; primary.

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