Chieftain
Chieftain noun - The head of a tribe or clan.
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Synonyms for Chieftain
Mastermind and chieftain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mastermind" instead a noun "Chieftain".
Nearby Words: chieftainship, chieftaincy
Mastermind
Mastermind noun - A person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking.
Chieftain and mastermind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chieftain" instead a noun "Mastermind".
Nearby Words: masterminding, masterminded
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