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    Caciques (en. Chieftains)

    /kaˈsikes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Traditional leaders of an indigenous community, responsible for organization and leadership.
    Caciques are key figures in decision-making within their communities.
    Los caciques son figuras clave en la toma de decisiones en sus comunidades.
    People with considerable power and influence in a specific field.
    In local politics, caciques can determine the direction of elections.
    En la política local, los caciques pueden determinar el rumbo de las elecciones.

    Etymology

    From the Taíno 'ka'cique', meaning 'chief' or 'cacique.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Political chief
    A person who holds power in local politics.
    cacique de la política
    Sports bosses
    Players who have a high level of influence in their sport.
    caciques del deporte
    The leaders of the community
    Leaders who represent and defend the interests of a group.
    los caciques de la comunidad

    Related Words

    Leadership
    The action of directing or guiding a group.
    liderazgo
    Authority
    The power or right to give orders and be obeyed.
    autoridad
    Influence
    The power someone has to affect decisions or actions.
    influencia

    Slang Meanings

    A person who has a lot of power in a specific place.
    That businessman is the boss in his sector.
    Ese empresario es el cacique en su sector.
    Someone who always has the final say in decisions.
    Don't argue with him, he's the leader of the group.
    No discutas con él, es el cacique del grupo.