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The definition of chief

6 Definitions of: chief

    1. noun, the head, leader, or most important individual in a group or body of people
    2. noun, another word for chieftain
    3. noun, heraldry the upper third of a shield
    4. noun, in chief primarily; especially
    5. adjective, a) most important; principal b) highest in rank or authority
    6. adverb, principally
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Synonyms: head, leader, director, manager, lord, boss (informal), captain, master, governor, commander And more...
Antonyms: subordinate, minor
 

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