Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-chief
adjective
/ɪn ʧiːf/
Definition
A term used to designate the highest-ranking or most senior person in a particular role or organization.
Examples
- The editor-in-chief oversees all publishing decisions.
- He is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
- As the president-in-chief, she directs the organization’s mission.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-chief’ usually refers to someone who has the highest authority or responsibility in a specific context, such as in military, media, or organizational settings.
Synonyms
- chief
- head
- leader
- master
- principal
