Headman

/ˈhedmæn/
noun

The leader or chief in a village or tribe.

In our village, the headman is responsible for resolving disputes among villagers.
Visual representation of "headman" - The leader or chief in a village or tribe.

Often appears as...

  • village headman
  • tribal headman
noun

A supervisor or foreman, especially in a mining or construction site.

The headman of the construction site ensures that all safety protocols are followed.
Visual representation of "headman" - A supervisor or foreman, especially in a mining or construction site.

Often appears as...

  • construction headman
  • mining headman

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Technical

noun

The leader or chief in a village or tribe.

In our village, the headman is responsible for resolving disputes among villagers.
Visual representation of "headman" - The leader or chief in a village or tribe.

Often appears as...

  • village headman
  • tribal headman
noun

A supervisor or foreman, especially in a mining or construction site.

The headman of the construction site ensures that all safety protocols are followed.
Visual representation of "headman" - A supervisor or foreman, especially in a mining or construction site.

Often appears as...

  • construction headman
  • mining headman

Usage tips

Technical

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Cultural Respect

The term 'headman' often carries respect for traditions and age within a community.

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The village headman, being the eldest, was given the seat of honor.
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Authority Figure

'Headman' implies someone with decision-making power and authority within a social group.

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You must seek the headman's permission before using the community hall.
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Non-democratic

In some contexts, a headman may not be democratically elected but rather assumed or inherited.

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The headman's role has been passed down through his family for generations.
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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 190 PIPE...

system they had men's they don't take decisions they are not having all the powers to control the family and the villages they all just ant from my family is the one who takes the final decision my brother is the headman as I'm talking

Video examples

John Kasaona: How...

to look after wildlife? Do you have anybody in your communities, or people, that know the bush very well and that know wildlife very well? The headman "Yes. Our poachers." "Eh? The poachers?"

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 190 PIPE...

system they had men's they don't take decisions they are not having all the powers to control the family and the villages they all just ant from my family is the one who takes the final decision my brother is the headman as I'm talking

Video examples

John Kasaona: How...

to look after wildlife? Do you have anybody in your communities, or people, that know the bush very well and that know wildlife very well? The headman "Yes. Our poachers." "Eh? The poachers?"

Example 1 of 2
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