chieftain
/ˈtʃiːftən/
noun
- The leader or ruler of a tribe or clan.
- In the highlands, each clan had its own chieftain who made important decisions.
- The chieftain gathered his warriors to discuss the coming battle.
- The young chieftain was respected for his wisdom and fairness.
- A person who leads or dominates a group or organization.
- In the world of finance, he was known as a chieftain of the banking industry.
- She became the chieftain of the local environmental group after years of activism.
- The company's chieftain announced a new plan to expand into international markets.