chieftain

As nouns the difference between chieftain and warrior

is that chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe while warrior is a person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.

As nouns the difference between king and chieftain

is that king is a male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy. If it's an absolute monarchy, then he is the supreme ruler of his nation while chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe.

As a verb king

is to crown king, to make (a person) king.

As a proper noun King

is the title of a king.

Chappion is a synonym of chieftain.

As a noun chieftain is

a leader of a clan or tribe.

Chieftain is a related term of defender.

As nouns the difference between chieftain and defender

is that chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe while defender is someone who defends people or property.

As nouns the difference between chieftain and sagamore

is that chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe while sagamore is a chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians.

As nouns the difference between chieftain and sheik

is that chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe while sheik is the leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.

Administrator is a related term of chieftain.

As nouns the difference between administrator and chieftain

is that administrator is administrator (worker in administration) while chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe.

As nouns the difference between chieftain and cacique

is that chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe while cacique is originally a tribal chief in the spanish west indies.

Chieftain is a related term of hero.

As a noun chieftain

is a leader of a clan or tribe.

As a proper noun hero is

(greekmyth) any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by leander.

Chieftain is a related term of combatant.

As nouns the difference between chieftain and combatant

is that chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe while combatant is an armed fighter.

As an adjective combatant is

contending; disposed to contend.