paramount chief

noun

In England, the highest-ranking leader in a chiefdom.

Meanings

nounparamount chief (plural paramount chiefs)

plural paramount chiefs

  1. governmentIn England, the highest-ranking leader in a chiefdom.
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APA

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Chicago

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