An autonomous political unit composed of a number of villages or communities under the permanent control of a paramount chief is referred to as a

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The term "chiefdom" specifically describes an autonomous political unit that is controlled by a paramount chief and is composed of multiple villages or communities. While tribes and bands may also have chiefs or leaders, they do not necessarily have the same level of centralized control and governance as a chiefdom. A group is a very general term and does not necessarily imply any specific type of political organization.

An Autonomous Political Unit Composed of a Number of Villages