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headman

The word “headman” has 2 syllables: head-man

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛd.mən/

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In the thesaurus, “headman” has 64 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for headman along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for headman

Antonyms for headman

Meanings of headman

  • noun
    1. The person in charge of an organization, clan, tribe, or other group.
    2. The leader of a village.
    3. Headmaster.

Example Sentences

  • The village headman called a meeting to discuss the upcoming festival.
  • As the headman, he was responsible for settling disputes among villagers.
  • The council recognized him as the headman of the local community.
  • The headman greeted the visitors warmly at the village entrance.
  • Decisions in the tribe were often made by the headman after careful consideration.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to headman, such as: administrator, baron, big cheese, big gun, bigwig, boss, boss man.

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