Meaning of the word chiefdom in English
What does chiefdom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chiefdom
US /ˈtʃiːf.dəm/
UK /ˈtʃiːf.dəm/
Noun
a form of hierarchical political organization in non-industrial societies usually based on kinship, and in which formal leadership is monopolized by the legitimate senior members of select families
Example:
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The island was divided into several powerful chiefdoms.
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Anthropologists study the transition from tribes to chiefdoms.