This is the 2949th most frequent Russian word.
главаря
"Главаря" means "leader" or "ringleader" (typically of a group, often with a negative connotation).
The word 'главаря' here emphasizes the leadership role in a criminal context.
Лидер банды был известным главным обвиняемым в этом деле.
The leader of the gang was the main defendant in this case.
Here, 'главаря' is used to designate a dominant figure within a group, indicating respect or fear.
Все признавали главаря, но никто не осмеливался об этом говорить.
Everyone acknowledged the leader, but no one dared to speak about it.
In this sentence, 'главаря' highlights the centralizing figure whose role was crucial for the unity of the group.