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Headman (Noun)

The head of a tribe or clan.

Nouns denoting people.

The headman of the Maasai tribe in Kenya greeted the tourists with a traditional welcome dance.
After years of feuding, the two families chose a new headman to resolve their differences.
As headman, it was Kofi's responsibility to lead his village through times of hardship and scarcity.
When the foreign investor wanted to start a mine in the region, he met with the local headman to negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement.
In traditional Navajo culture, the headman is chosen for his wisdom, spiritual guidance, and fair governance.

An executioner who beheads the condemned person.

Nouns denoting people.

The headman stood tall, his axe at the ready, as the condemned man was led to the chopping block.
In medieval times, the headman was a feared figure, responsible for carrying out the ultimate punishment.
The headman's skill with an axe was renowned, able to sever a head from its body with a single, swift stroke.
As the headman raised his axe, the crowd held its collective breath, waiting for the fatal blow to fall.
The headman's role was not only to execute the condemned, but also to serve as a symbol of the state's power and authority.