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cacique (dict)
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CaciqueA cacique is a tribal chief in Latin America, particularly of the Spanish West Indies from the 16th century. The term is a Spanish variation of the Tano word cacike or the Arawak word kassequa, both meaning "chieftain". Cacique is also used to refer to a local political leader or boss in Latin America or Spain. Cacique is the name given to a number of species of tropical blackbird found in Central America, see Icterid Cacique is also a brand of rum from Venezuela.
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