headman

Example Sentences

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The most endearing among them is Ismail Altıntoprak, the muhtar, or elected headman, of Karagümrük.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2016, a village headman who also doubled up as a driver, was taking around a team of University of Kerala archaeology students when he showed them the site.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023

Saltwater had destroyed the ability of the 150 residents to grow crops, taking away livelihoods and food security, says former village headman Sailosi Ramatu.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2022

One of the members, Ram Prasad, a former village headman from an upper caste, said the initiative would break the taboo associated with the act.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2022

He would be able to take the headman there and show him the place.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith