chief

US /tʃif/

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UK /tʃi:f/

n.NounLeader of a race or group of people

You can easily identify the chief of a village by his bright clothing

adj.AdjectiveThe one highest in authority or importance

The chief reason for my decision to move away was because of the rising cost of living here

n.NounThe one highest in authority or importance

The village chief told the villagers his stories about the village’s history

n.NounA top-ranking executive in an organization.

She is the chief executive officer of a major corporation.

n.NounThe leader of a Native American tribe.

The tribal chief led his people with wisdom and courage.

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by several scientists, but chief among them Erasmus Darwin, grandfather to Charles, and
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After his death in 1926, work continued in the hands of FN's chief weapons designer,
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John Fong is the vice president and chief operating officer for APAC at General Assembly, one of several schools offering such bootcamps.
John Fong is the vice president and chief operating officer for APAC at General Assembly, one of several schools offering such bootcamps.

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Over the next few months, Squanto helped the English newcomers plant crops and negotiate a friendly trade agreement with the region's most important chief—Massasoit.
Over the next few months, Squanto helped the English newcomers plant crops and negotiate a friendly trade agreement with the region's most important chief—Massasoit.
a friendly trade agreement with the region’s most important chief—Massasoit.
a friendly trade agreement with the region’s most important chief—Massasoit.

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Kelly Steckelberg is the Chief Financial Officer of Zoom.