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, a paramount chief
    Synonyms: stamhoofd, granman
  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
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