headman

🇺🇸 /ˈhedmæn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhedmæn/
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noun
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A person who is in charge of a group or community, especially in traditional societies.

The headman of the village was respected by everyone.

translation

n. A person who is in charge of a group or community, especially in traditional societies.

Word Forms

Plural headmen