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How do you use Chieftain in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like leader or captain, plus the exact meaning.

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Chieftain in a sentence

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Chieftain | Chieftains | Chieftaincy | Chieftainship | Chieftainess | Chieftainships

Chieftain meaning

  1. A leader of a clan or tribe.
  2. A leader of a group.

Synonyms of Chieftain

leader captain headman tribal chief

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Other words often associated with Chieftain or its synonyms:

policeman pilot somebody person skipper master executioner soul someone mortal individual feature

Using Chieftain

  • The main meaning on this page is: A leader of a clan or tribe. | A leader of a group.
  • Useful related words include: leader, captain, headman, tribal chief.
  • In the example corpus, chieftain often appears in combinations such as: chieftain of, apc chieftain, pdp chieftain.

Context around Chieftain

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 7 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

apc 3× party 2× bwala 1× filipino 1× keep 1× pdp 1× former 1×

Often after:

lapulapu 1× fierman 1× image 1×

Sentence patterns with Chieftain

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and a chieftain of the 2× a chieftain of pdp 1× a chieftain of the 1× a former chieftain of the 1× a party chieftain who craved 1× as a chieftain of the 1× by filipino chieftain lapulapu 1× congress apc chieftain 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a chieftain of 2× a highlight of 1× according to reports 1× as a chieftain 1× daniel bwala chieftain 1× during his expedition 1×

Common sentence endings:

25 presidential election 1× 3 members resign 1× a brief illness 1× a particular district 1× be announced later 1× congress apc chieftain 1×

Words around Chieftain

Just before it in the word index:

chiefs 3.278 chiefpriest 4 chiefly 244 chiefland 6 chiefest 2 chiefdoms 23

Just after it in the word index:

chieftaincy 62 chieftainess 3 chieftains 152 chieftainship 4 chieftainships 2 chieftancy 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abiy 223 afghans 223 asa 223 benevolent 223 bhubaneswar 223 conspiring 223

Corpus analysis for Chieftain

  • In this selection, "chieftain" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, apc, party, bwala, lapulapu, fierman and image stand out and add context to how "chieftain" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and a chieftain of the and a chieftain of pdp. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "chieftain" sits close to words such as abiy, afghans and asa, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with chieftain

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Friday, May 19: GM board votes to keep Chieftain; Fierman, 3 members resign. (13 words)

A highlight of the day was the huge band march and chieftain's welcoming ceremony. (15 words)

I didn’t play sports but I was proud of the chieftain image and name. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Governor Wike, in an earlier interview, laughed off the quest of Melaye to emerge the next governor of Kogi State, saying the PDP chieftain does not have what it takes to vie for such a position. (36 words)

In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, a party chieftain, who craved anonymity, explained that the 73-year-old Kano State politician would chair his first meeting at the national headquarters of the party on Tuesday. (36 words)

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has explained why the flag bearer of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, won in Lagos State in the just concluded February 25 presidential election. (35 words)

Example sentences (20)

According to reports, Dokpesi, a media mogul and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party died at the age of 71 in Abuja on Monday after a brief illness.

A chieftain of PDP, Charles Idahosa, urged the critical stakeholders to avoid zoning to a particular district.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has explained why the flag bearer of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, won in Lagos State in the just concluded February 25 presidential election.

A highlight of the day was the huge band march and chieftain's welcoming ceremony.

Among those who attended the event include: ADC National Chairman, BoT Chairman, and a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Professor Pat Utomi.

As a chieftain of the Scottish clan Leslie, he asked Mr Anderson whether he wanted to use “pistols or claymores”, which he explained was a reference to ancient traditions of duelling.

Daniel Bwala, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opined that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not the leader that will change Nigeria’s fortune.

During his expedition, the colonizer visited the Philippines, where he was defeated by Filipino chieftain Lapulapu.

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Friday, May 19: GM board votes to keep Chieftain; Fierman, 3 members resign.

Governor Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, said this on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Governor Wike, in an earlier interview, laughed off the quest of Melaye to emerge the next governor of Kogi State, saying the PDP chieftain does not have what it takes to vie for such a position.

However, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insisted he only visited Tinubu to offer him support four days after he was sworn-in as the president of Nigeria.

I didn’t play sports but I was proud of the chieftain image and name.

In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, a party chieftain, who craved anonymity, explained that the 73-year-old Kano State politician would chair his first meeting at the national headquarters of the party on Tuesday.

In another development, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress has been accused of spreading disinformation about the party and its presidential candidate.

Justifying its actions, the APC said the event was not meant for coverage but the Arise TV cameraman was secretly recording the APC chieftain.

Nigerians took to the comment section page of the APC chieftain on Twitter and reacted to the development.

On his part, Olabisi Ekwueme Eebudola Ajai appreciated the growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain.

She further disclosed that the Police has launched an investigation into incidents leading up to the party Chieftain’s death, with a view to arresting and prosecuting those responsible.

The annual event is back at Battery Park on Sunday May 14, with news of this year's chieftain to be announced later.

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Common combinations with chieftain

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "chieftain" in a sentence?
An example: "According to reports, Dokpesi, a media mogul and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party died at the age of 71 in Abuja on Monday after a brief illness." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "chieftain" from authentic English texts.
What does "chieftain" mean?
Chieftain means: A leader of a clan or tribe.
What are synonyms of "chieftain"?
Common synonyms of "chieftain" include: leader, captain, headman, tribal chief.
How many example sentences with "chieftain" are there?
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