chiefdom en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From chief + -dom. Piecewise doublet of chefdom.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The role or status of chief.
the privileges of chiefdom
- (countable) An area or region governed by a chief.
- (countable) A society larger than a tribe, but smaller or simpler than a state.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chiefdoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
sv hövdingadöme (area or region governed by a chief) · cmn 酋邦 (anthropology: society larger than a tribe, but smaller or simpler than a state) · fr chefferie (area or region governed by a chief)