Chief (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Honcho
• Foreman
• Boss
• Gaffer

Hypernyms

• Supervisor

Hyponyms

• Baas
• Straw Boss
• Ganger

Meaning ²

A person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Head
• Top Dog

Hypernyms

• Leader

Hyponyms

• General
• Department Head
• General Manager
• Head Of Household
• Capo
• Grand Dragon
• Administrator
• Secretary
• Don

Meaning ³

The head of a tribe or clan.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Chieftain
• Tribal Chief
• Headman

Hypernyms

• Leader

Hyponyms

• Pendragon
• Indian Chief
• Indian Chieftain