chief

Meanings

• noun

  The person who is the head of an organization, group, or community.

  - "The chief executive officer of the company is responsible for making major corporate decisions."
  - "The tribal chief led his people through many battles."

• noun

  The principal or head of a Native American tribe.

  - "The Cherokee Nation elected a new chief in 2020."
  - "The chief of the Navajo Nation presides over the tribal council."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃiːf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chief
chiefs , thieves , griefs , beliefs

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Variants

List of all variants of chief that leads to same result
chief , chiefer , chiefest , chiefs , chiefship , chiefships , in chief , chief executive , chief justice , chief justices , chief master sergeant , chief master sergeants , chief master sergeant of the air force , chief of naval operations , chief of staff , chief of state

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Etymology

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Old English cēos 'chief, leader'. Related to ceasen 'to cease'. A chief is the one who can stop or command others.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chief' is derived from the Old English word 'cēos', which means 'leader'.

2. In some cultures, the chief is considered a spiritual leader and is believed to have supernatural powers.

3. The highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps is called the Commandant of the Marine Corps, but is also known informally as 'The Chief'

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Related Concepts

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1. Leader: A person who guides or directs a group, organization, or activity.

2. Monarch: A sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen.

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Culture

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In many cultures, a chief is the leader of a tribe, clan, or community. They are often responsible for making important decisions and resolving conflicts. Chiefs have been depicted in literature, art, and music, representing power, authority, and tradition.

How to Memorize "chief"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a traditional Native American headdress, standing in front of his or her tribe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chief' with the image of a powerful leader or a wise elder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'chief' is the 'head' of an organization or community.

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