chiefery Meaning & Definition
What Does Chiefery Mean?
Chiefery is used as a noun meaning The status or role of a chief; chieftainship. It is also used to mean The land ruled over by a chief; chieftainship.
Word Facts for Chiefery
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chieftainship, leadership and management |
| Plural | chieferies |
Chiefery Definition (Noun)
- The status or role of a chief; chieftainship.
- The land ruled over by a chief; chieftainship.
- The form of government in which people are ruled by a chief.
- A colonial administrative centre.
- The leaders or chiefs of a people, collectively.
- An Irish head tax
Synonyms of Chiefery
Chiefery synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chiefery (countable and uncountable, plural chieferies)
Origin of Chiefery
From chief + -ery. Piecewise doublet of cheffery.
Quick Answers About Chiefery
What part of speech is chiefery?
Chiefery is a noun.
What is another word for chiefery?
Close synonyms of chiefery are chieftainship, leadership and management. See the full list of chiefery synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chiefery?
The plural of chiefery is chieferies.