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chief vs chieftain

chieftain vs chief

chief and chieftain both are nouns.

chief is an adjective but chieftain is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chief Yes Yes No No
chieftain Yes No No No
As nouns, chief and chieftain are synonyms defined as:
  • chief and chieftain: the head of a tribe or clan
Other synonyms of chief include headman, tribal chief.
chief (noun) chieftain (noun)
a person who is in charge the head of a tribe or clan
a person who exercises control over workers the leader of a group of people
the head of a tribe or clan
chief (adjective) chieftain (adjective)
most important element
Difference between chief and chieftain

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