chief in Latin
chief in Latin is potissimus, princeps, praepositus — chief means the leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
chief in Latin
potissimus
Primary; principal.
princeps
Primary; principal.
praepositus
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
procer
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
prīnceps
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
What does "chief" mean?
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noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
"The fire chief arrived first at the scene."
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adj Most important; primary.
"Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay."
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chief in a sentence
- The fire chief arrived first at the scene.
- She was named chief of the department after years of service.
- Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay.
- Her chief worry was missing the last train home.
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What is "chief" in Latin?
"chief" in Latin is potissimus, princeps, praepositus. chief means: The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
How do you use "chief" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire chief arrived first at the scene." In Latin, "chief" is potissimus, princeps, praepositus.
Are there other ways to say "chief" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "chief": potissimus, princeps, praepositus, procer, prīnceps.
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