Cacique definition

kə-sēk

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An Indian chief, especially in the Spanish West Indies and other parts of Latin America during colonial and postcolonial times.

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A local political boss in Spain or Latin America.

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Any of various tropical American blackbirds (family Icteridae) with conical bills.

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In Spanish America, an Indian chief.

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In Spanish America and Spain, a local political boss.

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Originally a tribal chief in the Spanish West Indies.

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A local political leader in Latin America.

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Any of a number of tropical blackbirds from Central America and South America, family Icteridae.

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Other Word Forms

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cacique

Plural:

caciques

American Spanish from Arawak kassequa chieftain

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Taino cacike or Arawak kassequa, both meaning "chieftain"

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