1. (noun) head, chief, top dog
a person who is in charge
"the head of the whole operation"
2. (noun) foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss
a person who exercises control over workers
"if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
3. (adj) headman, tribal chief, chieftain, chief
the head of a tribe or clan
4. (adj) chief(a), main(a), primary(a), principal(a), master(a)
most important element
"the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
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Definition of 'chief' 
