opperhoofd

Dutch

Etymology

From opper- +‎ hoofd.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔ.pərˌɦoːft/

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• Hyphenation: op‧per‧hoofd

Noun

opperhoofd n (plural opperhoofden, diminutive opperhoofdje n)

1. A tribal chief, a chieftain.

   Synonym: stamhoofd

2. A pope.
3. (historical) A leader of a colony.
4. (historical) A military commander.
5. (archaic, nautical) A captain.

   Synonym: kapitein

6. (obsolete) A leader of any group.

Derived terms

• opperhoofdig

Descendants

• Afrikaans: opperhoof