chiefdoms
C1186
concept
Chiefdoms are hierarchical political organizations in which a central leader (chief) holds authority over multiple communities, redistributing resources and managing social, economic, and religious affairs.
All labels observed (13)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| traditional chiefdom | 7 |
| chiefdom | 3 |
| Native American chiefdom | 2 |
| chieftaincy office | 2 |
| Rajput chiefdoms | 1 |
| Xhosa chiefdom | 1 |
| chiefdom confederation | 1 |
| chiefdoms canonical | 1 |
| customary chiefdom | 1 |
| hereditary chieftaincy institution | 1 |
| independent chiefdom | 1 |
| pre-colonial chieftainship | 1 |
| traditional chiefly kingdom | 1 |
Instances (22)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Xhosa polities | — |
| menceyato | chiefdom |
| iNduna | chieftaincy office |
| Lagos White Cap Chiefs | hereditary chieftaincy institution |
| Atyap Chiefdom | traditional chiefdom |
| Mocoso | Native American chiefdom |
| Datu of Mactan | pre-colonial chieftainship |
| Jinhan confederacy | chiefdom confederation |
| Gcaleka polity | traditional chiefdom |
| Rey Bouba | traditional chiefdom |
| Bhaca polity | traditional chiefdom |
| Jethwa Rajput chiefdoms | Rajput chiefdoms |
| Bali Nyonga | traditional chiefdom |
|
gaanman (paramount chief)
surface form:
gaanman
|
chieftaincy office |
| Island of Hawaii (independent chiefdom) | independent chiefdom |
|
Luak Ulu Muar (traditional luak of Negeri Sembilan)
surface form:
Luak Ulu Muar
|
traditional chiefdom |
| Alo | traditional chiefdom |
| Sigave | chiefdom |
| Kingdom of Uvea | customary chiefdom |
| Powhatan Chiefdom | Native American chiefdom |
| Kingdom of Sigave | chiefdom |
| Kingdom of Alo | traditional chiefly kingdom |