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Chief meaning

What does “chief” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“chief” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a person who is in charge.

chief

noun

  1. a person who is in charge

    “the head of the whole operation”

    Synonymsheadtop dog

  2. a person who exercises control over workers

    “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”

    Synonymsforemangafferhonchoboss

  3. the head of a tribe or clan

    Synonymsheadmantribal chiefchieftain

adjective

  1. most important element

    “the chief aim of living”

    “the main doors were of solid glass”

    Synonymsmainprimaryprincipalmaster

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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