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    Casique (en. Chief)

    /kaˈsike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Indigenous ruler or leader in some regions of America.
    The chief of the tribe made important decisions for his community.
    El casique de la tribu tomó decisiones importantes para su comunidad.
    A person who has control over a group or situation, often informally.
    He is the chief of the neighborhood; everyone follows him.
    Él es el casique del barrio, todo el mundo lo sigue.
    A local leader or chief due to their power or influence.
    The chief of the town organizes all the festivities.
    El casique del pueblo organiza todas las festividades.

    Etymology

    From the Taíno 'kasike', meaning 'chief' or 'leader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    local chief
    An influential person in a specific region.
    casique de la zona
    act like a chief
    To exercise authority or influence in a dominant manner.
    actuar como un casique
    political chief
    A person who wields power in a political community.
    casique político

    Related Words

    cacique
    Synonym for chief, especially in indigenous contexts.
    cacique
    leadership
    The action of leading or guiding a group.
    liderazgo
    power
    Ability or authority to act or to make others act.
    poder

    Slang Meanings

    A person with a lot of local influence, especially in informal contexts.
    That guy is a chief; he does whatever he wants in this neighborhood.
    Ese tipo es un casique, hace lo que quiere en este barrio.
    Someone who controls decisions in a group without holding a formal position.
    She is the chief of the team; everyone follows her.
    Ella es la casique del equipo, todos la siguen.