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hövding — meaning in English

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English meaning

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.

Senses

hövding is used for these senses in English:

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.

chief — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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