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Noun

A leader or ruler of a people or clan

The head of an organization

The principal or greater part of something

A person exercising government or dominion over a place or people

A wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman

Someone who performs feats of strength, sometimes in competitions or in a circus

The most important or significant of a related group

The highest or most important rank, level, or position

Being of the highest rank or status

Representing the primary, or most important, aspect of something

Exceeding all others in standard, quality or suitability

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Noun

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A leader or ruler of a people or clan

counsellor^UK

counselor^US

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“The village chief says he would not give up any of his six children but says others believe they are doing their sons or daughters a favor.”

Noun

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The head of an organization

chief executive officer

organizer^US

organiser^UK

organization administrator

jailer^US

gaoler^UK

pedagogue^UK

pedagog^US

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“The national chief confirmed that his organization is still not sure what its final budget for this year will be.”

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The principal or greater part of something

“It bears the chief of the weight and burden.”

Noun

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A person exercising government or dominion over a place or people

sheikh^UK

sheik^US

heiress to the throne

crowned princess

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Noun

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A wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman

one who signs the checks

the money

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Someone who performs feats of strength, sometimes in competitions or in a circus

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The most important or significant of a related group

centerpiece^US

centrepiece^UK

Noun

The highest or most important rank, level, or position

Adjective

Being of the highest rank or status

“All operational, training, administrative, and economic functions will be fully concentrated in the hands of the chief commanding officer.”

Adjective

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Representing the primary, or most important, aspect of something

unequalled^UK

unequaled^US

unrivalled^UK

honored^US

honoured^UK

unrivaled^US

of greatest importance

recognized^US

recognised^UK

honourable^UK

honorable^US

of the utmost importance

lionized^US

of supreme importance

lionised^UK

of greatest significance

marvelous^US

marvellous^UK

having made a name for oneself

worshipped^UK

publicized^US

carrying a lot of weight

worshiped^US

publicised^UK

sombre^UK

somber^US

never to be forgotten

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“This is brilliant, and explains the chief crux of the scene entirely satisfactorily.”

Adjective

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Exceeding all others in standard, quality or suitability

unequalled^UK

unequaled^US

unrivaled^US

unrivalled^UK

of the highest quality

marvellous^UK

marvelous^US

in a league of their own

in a class of its own

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“Levin is the chief example of a good family man, as he and Kitty surmount many bad patches in their relationship.”

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