big man

See also: bigman

English

Noun

big man (plural big men)

  1. (anthropology) A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
  2. (politics) A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
  3. Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).

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