chieftain

[US]/'tʃiːft(ə)n/
[UK]/'tʃiftən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. capo tribù; capo clan; capovillaggio.
Word Forms
pluralechieftains

Example Sentences

a storied chieftain of guerrillas.

un capo storico di guerriglieri.

That tall criminal is branded as the chieftain of the gang.

Quel criminale alto è considerato il capo della banda.

The chieftain of that country is disguised as a benefactor this time.

Il capo di quel paese si finge un benefattore questa volta.

There he met the famous Shoshone chieftain Washakie.

Lì incontrò il famoso capo Shoshone Washakie.

The enemy chieftain was opposed and deserted by his followers.

Il capo nemico fu osteggiato e abbandonato dai suoi seguaci.

The rebelion chieftain was opposed by the masses and deserted by his followers.

Il capo della ribellione fu osteggiato dalla massa e abbandonato dai suoi seguaci.

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