chieftaincy
chieftaincy · chieftaincies
The position or period of rule of a chiefThe position or period of rule of a chief.
/ˈtʃiːftənsi/
Meaning
2 sensesThe position or period of rule of a chief.
the position of chieftain
The area or population ruled by a chief.
Origin
From chieftain + -cy. Piecewise doublet of captaincy.From chieftain + -cy. Piecewise doublet of captaincy.
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Forms
plural: chieftaincies| Singular | chieftaincy |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the position of chieftain:chieftainship