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chieftaincy.

The position or period of rule of a chief.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtʃiːftənsi/UK
  1. The position or period of rule of a chief.

  2. The area or population ruled by a chief.

Where this word comes from

From chieftain + -cy. Piecewise doublet of captaincy.

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