Meaning & Definition of Chief in English
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Chief
/ʧif/
noun
1. A person who is in charge
- "The head of the whole operation"
synonym:
- head,
- chief,
- top dog
2. A person who exercises control over workers
- "If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
synonym:
- foreman,
- chief,
- gaffer,
- honcho,
- boss
3. The head of a tribe or clan
synonym:
- headman,
- tribal chief,
- chieftain,
- chief
adjective
1. Most important element
- "The chief aim of living"
- "The main doors were of solid glass"
- "The principal rivers of america"
- "The principal example"
- "Policemen were primary targets"
- "The master bedroom"
- "A master switch"
synonym:
- chief(a),
- main(a),
- primary(a),
- principal(a),
- master(a)
Examples of using
Life experience is the chief body of knowledge.
Critique of Pure Reason is German philosopher Immanuel Kant's chief literary work.
The section chief accepted the offer.