chief

US /tʃiːf/
UK /tʃiːf/
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1.

a leader or ruler of a people or clan

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The chief of the tribe made an important announcement.
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He was elected as the new chief of the village.
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leaderheadcommanderrulerchieftain
2.

the head of an organization or department

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The chief of police addressed the media.
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She was promoted to chief financial officer.
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headdirectormanagersupervisorexecutive
1.

most important or principal

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The chief reason for his success was hard work.
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Our chief concern is the safety of our employees.
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mainprincipalprimaryforemostleading
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fire chiefchief marketing officer