What does "big man" mean?

A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.

What is a synonym for "big man"?

Common synonyms include: baron, big gun, big name, bigwig, brass, celebrity.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
2
A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
3
An alpha male. figuratively
"“There's a lot of big men on campus,” said one investor close to some of Meta's AI leaders."
4
A lineman. informal
5
Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”). endearing

"“There's a lot of big men on campus,” said one investor close to some of Meta's AI leaders."