Definition of "headmen" []

• Plural form of headman. (noun)

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• "The central government did not name headmen for the lijia or baojia but left the decision to clan and lineage members."
• "They never pray, but instead call their headmen Lords."
• "He was richer than you could imagine; had paid even a white medjid for a cup of coffee; had called the headmen and the priest together and had asked them if they would like a church of their own in the village."