The head of a family or clan; a chief, a prince, a ruler.
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| 释义 | society > authority > rule or government > rule or government of family or tribe > head of family, tribe, or clan > [noun] (88) alderOE The head of a family or clan; a chief, a prince, a ruler. patriarchc1200 In biblical uses and contexts: the male head, ruler, or progenitor of a family, tribe, or people; spec. (a) each of the twelve sons of Jacob… prince?c1225 A person who has the chief authority in any society or group; a ruler, commander, governor; (also) a tribal chief or ruler. Cf. duke, n. 1c. chief1587 spec. The head man or ruler of a clan, tribe, or small primitive community. bigor great white chief: a jocular name (modelled on the speech of… top1615 One who or that which occupies the highest or chief position; the head (of a clan, family, etc.); also spec. in Journalism: cf. sense 14a. chieftain1837 The chief, n. of a clan or tribe. of a tribe or preliterate people. Subcategories:— position of (6) — collectively (1) — female (4) — ancient Greek (2) — Scottish (2) — Irish (8) — Arab (5) — native American (9) — Indian (3) — Baluchi or Pathan (1) — Malayan or Javan (2) — South African (2) — West African (1) — African paramount chief (2) — Maori (1) — petty chief (2) — head of family (4) — head of household (27) |
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