noun
chieftain; tribal chief
Refers to the leader of a tribe or clan, often in historical or anthropological contexts.
その部族の酋長は、村の中央に住んでいた。
The chieftain of the tribe lived in the center of the village.
酋長は部族の会議で重要な決定を下した。
The chieftain made an important decision at the tribal council.