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