band chief en · NOUN
Meanings
- The chief or headman of a band society.
- The chief elected officer of an Indian band in Canada. The chairperson of the band council for an Indian band. Roughly equivalent to a mayor in non-indigenous local government.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| band chiefs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr chef de bande (chair of a band council) · chp lıshéf (chair of a band council)