Difference between Headman and Chieftain

What is the difference between Headman and Chieftain?

Headman as a noun is the person in charge of an organization, clan, tribe, or other group. while Chieftain as a noun is a leader of a clan or tribe.

Headman

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The person in charge of an organization, clan, tribe, or other group. headmaster

Chieftain

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A leader of a clan or tribe.A leader of a group, e.g. a robbers' chieftain.(capitalized) The name of a British military tank.

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