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el cacique

cacique

Persona que tiene mucho poder o influencia en un lugar o grupo, especialmente en una comunidad pequeña.

"Cacique" is a Spanish word that originally referred to an indigenous chief or leader in some Native American tribes, especially in the Caribbean and Latin America. Over time, the term has also come to mean a local political boss or leader who exerts significant influence or control, sometimes in an authoritarian or corrupt manner.

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Examples

El cacique vive en el pueblo.noun

The cacique lives in the village.

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