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Big Man (LET_5)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: let_5.ttl

Name

bigMan

Attribute

LET Leader Type

Definition

A leader in a band or tribe who has the consensual leadership characteristics of a headman, but whose position and influence are recognized more widely, by multiple social groups and villages for whom he may serve as a spokesman.

Description

Big men' are recognized as self-made leaders whose accomplishments, wealth, and knowledge are earned through hard work, good judgement, and skill, rather than obtained through family inheritance. Big men are 'men of high renown' (that is, of prominent good reputation) who maintain support largely by means of example, generosity, and persuasive personalities.

Accepted

2016-06-08

Defined by

DFDD

Allowed for

• ZI111 Social Group

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.