chief
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/tʃiːf/
leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chief' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chef', where 'chef' meant 'head' or 'leader'.
Historical Evolution
'chef' transformed into the Middle English word 'chief', and eventually became the modern English word 'chief'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'head or leader', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
The chief of the tribe made an important decision.
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