noun
Headman
Headman (noun) means the recognized leader of a village, tribe, or small community, especially in traditional or tribal societies. Example: “The village headman settled the land dispute between the two families.”
noun
1
The recognized leader of a village, tribe, or small community, especially in traditional or tribal societies.
"The village headman settled the land dispute between the two families."
"Colonial officers often worked through the local headman to communicate with the community."
2
The chief or foreman in charge of a group of workers.
"The mine headman assigned each crew its section of the tunnel."
How to use Headman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person in charge of a village or work crew — a local chief or foreman.
Common pairings
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.
