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chief
Examples
The chief concern of the community is addressing unemployment among young people.
He is the leader, but his chief responsibility is overseeing operations.
02
holding the highest rank or position in an organization or group
Examples
As chief executive officer, she oversees all company operations.
The chief scientist led the team in groundbreaking research.
Chief
Examples
The chief of the village resolved disputes among the residents.
As chief of staff, she managed the president's schedule.
02
the most prominent part of something
Examples
He focused on the chief of the speech, ignoring the minor details.
The professor summarized the chief of the research paper for the students.
03
(prison) a Native American inmate
SlangExamples
The chief helped mediate a dispute in the cell block.
Everyone respected the chief in the unit.
