Chieftainship

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiftənˈʃɪp/

Chieftainship (noun)

  1. The position and authority of a chief, including how they lead a group or community.
  2. A system where a chief governs, with power passed through a family or chosen leaders.

Examples

  • The chieftainship guided the community through difficult seasons.
  • Her chieftainship brought order and fair decisions to the village.