Headman: meaning, definitions and examples

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headman

 

[ หˆhษ›dmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

leadership

A headman is a leader or chief of a community or group of people, typically in a rural area.

Synonyms

captain, chief, leader

Examples of usage

  • The headman of the village made important decisions for the community.
  • The headman was respected by all the villagers for his wisdom and fairness.
Context #2 | Noun

British historical context

In British historical context, a headman was a person in charge of a particular department or group of workers, especially in mining or industrial settings.

Synonyms

foreman, manager, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • The headman oversaw the work of the miners in the coal mine.
  • The headman of the factory ensured that production ran smoothly.

Translations

Translations of the word "headman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรญder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anfรผhrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemimpin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przywรณdca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒผใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chef

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lider

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋„์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลฏdce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข†ๅฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐtogi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉัะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lider

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรญder

Etymology

The word 'headman' dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the combination of 'head' and 'man'. It originally referred to a chief or leader of a group of people. Over time, the term has been used in various contexts to denote a person in a position of authority or leadership. The role of a headman has evolved to encompass different fields and industries, reflecting the changing social and organizational structures.

See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.