chief
/tʃiːf/
noun
- The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- Native American tribes often had a chief who made important decisions.
- She was elected chief of the volunteer group last year.
- The chief of the fire department gave a speech about safety.
adjective
- Most important; main.
- The chief ingredient in this recipe is fresh basil.
- Her chief concern is the health of her family.
- The chief reason for the delay was the bad weather.
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