KASIKE

The word is from the Spanish cacique spoken in the Caribbean during the colonial period. It referred to a native tribal or village chief.

ka·sí·ke

kasíke
cacique

A local chief, especially in the Spanish West Indies and other parts of Latin America during colonial and postcolonial times.

These days, a kasike in the Philippines refers to a group leader who abusively exercises power.

KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG

kasíke: may-ari ng malawak na lupain

kasike: ang panginoon na may ganap na kapangyarihan