гла́вный — meaning in English

English meaning

• capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
• cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.
• chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
• head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
• key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
• leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
• main adj Most important; primary or chief.
• prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
• principal adj Most important; main.

Senses

гла́вный is used for these senses in English:

• capital (slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
• cardinal Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.
• chief Primary; principal.
• chief The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
• head Foremost in rank or importance.
• key Indispensable, supremely important.
• key Important, salient.
• leader One having authority to direct.

capital — full definition

1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
3. noun An uppercase letter.
4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
5. adj Punishable by death.

cardinal — full definition

1. adj Of central or fundamental importance.
2. adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
3. noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
4. noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.

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