chief (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /tʃiːf/

Definition

The person with the highest rank or authority in an organization, group, or place.

Examples

• The chief of the tribe led his people through difficult times.

• She was promoted to chief engineer after years of hard work.

• The fire chief coordinated the rescue efforts.

How to Use chief

chief of (prepositional phrase)

The leader or person in charge of a specific group or organization. — "She is the chief of the marketing department."

Synonyms of chief

Words with a similar meaning to chief:

• leader
• head
• commander
• principal

Antonyms of chief

Words with the opposite meaning to chief:

• subordinate
• follower

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