An African chief of the highest order, whose authority extends over an entire district (also as a title). Also occasionally in extended use: a chief or leader of similar power or rank elsewhere in the world.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of paramount chief in US English:
paramount chief
noun
An African chief of the highest order, whose authority extends over an entire district (also as a title). Also occasionally in extended use: a chief or leader of similar power or rank elsewhere in the world.