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    Cacique (en. Cacique)

    /kaˈsike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Leader or chief of an indigenous community.
    The chief organized his people to defend their rights.
    El cacique organizó a su pueblo para defender sus derechos.
    A person who has considerable influence in the political or social sphere.
    That politician is a chief in his region.
    Ese político es un cacique en su región.
    In some contexts, it refers to a chief who has absolute power.
    The village chief made all decisions without consulting others.
    El cacique de la aldea tomó todas las decisiones sin consultar a los demás.

    Etymology

    From the Taíno 'kasiqu', which means 'chief.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    political chief
    It refers to an influential leader in the political field.
    cacique político
    local chiefs
    Influential leaders in specific communities.
    caciques locales

    Related Words

    caciquism
    Political practice in which a chief exerts power over his followers.
    caciquismo
    people
    Community that is under the influence of a chief.
    pueblo
    tribe
    Social group that may be led by a chief.
    tribu

    Slang Meanings

    A person who uses their influence to gain benefits.
    That guy is a chief; he always looks for favors.
    Ese tipo es un cacique, siempre busca que le hagan favores.
    Someone who controls a group in an authoritarian manner.
    In the office, the boss is a chief; he always prevents others' opinions.
    En la oficina, el jefe es un cacique, siempre imposibilita la opinión de los demás.