Chieftainship
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiftənˈʃɪp/
Chieftainship (noun)
- The position and authority of a chief, including how they lead a group or community.
- 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.