chief

/tʃiːf/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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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