subchief

/ˈsʌbˌtʃiːf/
noun
  1. A leader who is subordinate to a chief, often in a tribal or organizational hierarchy.
    • The subchief was responsible for managing the village while the chief attended the council meeting.
    • The company's regional managers acted as subchiefs under the CEO.
    • In the tribe, each subchief oversaw a different clan.
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