chieftainship
/ˈtʃiːftənʃɪp/
noun
- The position, rank, or authority of a chieftain.
- Many disputes arose over who was the rightful heir to the chieftainship.
- The chieftainship came with great responsibility and power over the clan.
- He inherited the chieftainship from his father at a young age.
- The period during which a chieftain rules.
- During his chieftainship, the tribe expanded its territory significantly.
- The chieftainship of the 1800s saw many changes in the region.
- Her chieftainship lasted for over thirty years of peace and prosperity.
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