Headman ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Headman ( noun )

A leader or chief of a community or village; a headman.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "head of a village or community"): from head + man.

Examples:

1. He was elected as the headman of his village.
2. The headman was responsible for the welfare of his community.
3. He went to the headman for help resolving the dispute.
4. The headman had the authority to make decisions for his village.
5. The headman was respected by the members of his community.

(As a noun)

Headman ( noun )

A leader or chief of a community or village; a headman.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "head of a village or community"): from head + man.

Examples:

1. He was elected as the headman of his village.
2. The headman was responsible for the welfare of his community.
3. He went to the headman for help resolving the dispute.
4. The headman had the authority to make decisions for his village.
5. The headman was respected by the members of his community.