What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leading figure manipulated faith in CE (9)" mean?

The definition is "Leading figure". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FAITH (synonym="FAITH") + IN (synonym="IN") + CE (synonym="CE") = CHIEFTAIN The answer is CHIEFTAIN.

Leading figure manipulated faith in CE (9)

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