(chēf′tən) The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.

What are Chieftainships?

(chēf′tən) The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe. [Middle English cheftain, from Old French chevetain, from Late Latin capitāneus, from Latin caput, head; see kaput- in Indo-European roots.] chief′tain·cy n.

Is chieftainship a word?

(uncountable) The state of being a chieftain. (countable) The area ruled by a chieftain.