Chieftain
Chieftain noun - The head of a tribe or clan.
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Instigator and chieftain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instigator" instead a noun "Chieftain".
Nearby Words: chieftainship, chieftaincy
Instigator
Instigator noun - A person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent.
Chieftain and instigator are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chieftain" instead a noun "Instigator".
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