ogimaa
/oɡɪmɑː/
The Ojibwe word for chief (head of an organization) is ogimaa.
ogimaa is a noun used to refer to a chief or the head of an organization.
Meaning: head of an organization (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/oɡɪmɑː/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the term ogimaa can be used metaphorically to describe a 'chief' or primary source of a particular natural phenomenon.
- Because Ojibwe is a verb-based language, the state of being a 'chief' is often expressed through verbs describing the act of leading or guiding others.
- Depending on the dialect, the word ogimaa may be used to describe not just a political leader but also a highly skilled master of a specific craft.
Examples in context
- Awenen ogimaa?Who is the chief?
Example conversation
Oma and Migizi are talking about their community leader.
- OmaMigizi, aaniin ogimaa?Migizi, where is the chief?
- MigiziOgimaa waa e-wiidookaa.The chief is helping.
- OmaAaniin ogimaa gaa-izhi-baajidamaa?How did the chief help?
- MigiziOgimaa waa gichi-ninikamig.The chief spoke greatly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chief” translations and entries ogimaa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
