Overchief
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overchief is a noun meaning A higher-ranking chief; a leader of several chiefs.
Meaning
A higher-ranking chief; a leader of several chiefs.
Example Sentences
All classes are mentioned, village headmen, overchiefs, tenants and countryheadmen. These last ones are something between a village headman and an overchief.
The Overchief gestured toward a bench, and Demaris sat down, quietly watching the Overchief stalk back and forth behind his desk. The first actual contact with the head of an alien culture was usually the most ticklish part of one of these things. But, again, as usual, it seemed to be going smoothly.
Word Forms
- overchiefs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underchief, chieftain, chief, archchief, captain, overlord.
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