noun, plural head·men [hed-muhn, -men]. a chief or leader. headsman.

What is a headman anthropology?

headman in British English

(ˈhɛdmən ) nounWord forms: plural -men. anthropology. a chief or leader. a foreman or overseer.

What does a headman do?

The headman has several official duties in the village, and is sometimes seen as a mediator in disputes and a general “fixer” of village or individuals problems. Examples of headmanship have been observed among the Zuni, ! Kung, and Mehinacu, among others.