opperhoofd
Dutch
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
opperhoofd n (plural opperhoofden, diminutive opperhoofdje n)
- A tribal chief, a chieftain.
- Synonym: stamhoofd
- A pope.
- (historical) A leader of a colony.
- (historical) A military commander.
- (archaic, nautical) A captain.
- Synonym: kapitein
- (obsolete) A leader of any group.
Derived terms
Descendants
- Afrikaans: opperhoof