Chieftainship (Noun)
Meaning
The position of chieftain.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The tribe had been without a chieftainship for many years, leading to a period of instability and conflict.
- He was born into a family that had held the chieftainship for generations, and it was assumed he would one day take on the role.
- The passing of the old chieftain marked the beginning of a bitter dispute over the chieftainship, with multiple claimants vying for power.
- To resolve the crisis, the elders gathered to discuss the future of the chieftainship and how best to proceed.
- After the great leader's death, his daughter was next in line for the chieftainship, and she was determined to prove herself worthy of the position.