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Definition of Chief
1. Adjective. Most important element. "A master switch"
2. Noun. A person who is in charge. "The head of the whole operation"
Generic synonyms: Leader
Specialized synonyms: Administrator, Executive, Administrator, Decision Maker, Capo, Department Head, Don, Father, General, Superior General, General Manager, Grand Dragon, Head Of Household, Secretary
Derivative terms: Head, Head, Headship
3. Noun. A person who exercises control over workers. "If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
Specialized synonyms: Baas, Ganger, Assistant Foreman, Straw Boss
Generic synonyms: Supervisor
Derivative terms: Bossy, Foremanship
4. Noun. The head of a tribe or clan.
Generic synonyms: Leader
Specialized synonyms: Indian Chief, Indian Chieftain, Pendragon
Specialized synonyms: Glendower, Owen Glendower, Hrolf, Rolf, Rollo
Derivative terms: Chieftainship
Definition of Chief
1. n. The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent.
2. a. Highest in office or rank; principal; head.
Definition of Chief
1. Noun. A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc. (defdate from 13th c.) ¹
2. Noun. (heraldiccharge) The top part of a shield or escutcheon. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
3. Noun. A head officer in a department, organization etc.; a boss. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
4. Noun. An informal address to an equal. ¹
5. Adjective. Primary; principal. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chief
1. highest in authority [adj CHIEFER, CHIEFEST] / the person highest in authority [n -S]