chiefs
word · lemma: chief
/ˈtʃifs/
cheefs
/tʃˈiːfs/
cheefs
Definition
The plural of 'chief'; refers to leaders or highest-ranking people in a group, community, or organization.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or traditional contexts (e.g., tribal chiefs, chiefs of staff). Not to be confused with 'chefs' (cooks). Often refers to multiple leaders, especially in indigenous or organizational settings.
Spanish: jefes - líderesPortuguese (BR): chefes - líderesPortuguese (PT): chefes - líderesChinese (Simplified): 首领们 - 领导人们Chinese (Traditional): 首領們 - 領導人們Hindi: मुखिया - प्रमुखArabic: رؤساء - زعماءBengali: প্রধানরা - নেতারাRussian: вожди - начальникиJapanese: 長（ちょう）たち - 首長（しゅちょう）たちVietnamese: các thủ lĩnh - các trưởngKorean: 우두머리들 - 추장들Turkish: şefler - reislerUrdu: سرداروں - رؤساIndonesian: para kepala - para pemimpin
Example Sentences
The chiefs discussed important issues at the meeting.
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Several tribal chiefs live in this region.
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The chiefs have the final say in the village.
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All the chiefs gathered to celebrate the festival together.
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When the chiefs agree, things get done faster.
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The company’s chiefs decided to launch a new product line.
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