Chief — synonyms, definition

1. chief (a)

arch best broad capital cardinal central champion conspicuous determining dominant excellent first foremost front fundamental general grand great greatest head • • •

2. chief (Noun)

administrator authority boss captain chieftain commander commander in chief conductor constable dean deputy dignitary director elder emperor foreman gaffer grandfather guide head • • •

chief (Noun) — A person who is in charge. ex. "the chief of the whole operation"

chief (Noun) — A person who exercises control over workers. ex. "if you want to leave early you have to ask the chief"

chief (Noun) — The head of a tribe or clan.

leader overlooker supervisor Glendower Hrolf Indian chief Indian chieftain Owen Glendower Rolf administrator assistant foreman baas capo decision maker department head don executive father ganger general general manager grand dragon head of household • • •

3. chief (Adjective)

chief (Adjective) — Most important element. ex. "the chief aim of living"