Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of chieftain Find synonyms for: Noun 1. captain, chieftain, leader usage: the leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry" 2. headman, tribal chief, chieftain, chief, leader usage: the head of a tribe or clan WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of chieftain (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: insipid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language