+A **Chiefdom** is a form of human social organization, a complex pre-[State](/wiki/state) society led by a central authority figure, the [Chief](/wiki/chief). These societies are often marked by social ranking and hereditary leadership, bridging the gap between simpler tribal groups and more centralized political structures.
+## See also
+- [Tribe](/wiki/tribe)
+- [State](/wiki/state)
+- [Chief](/wiki/chief)
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