in-chief

ریشه

The word 'chief' comes from the Old French word 'chief', meaning 'head' or 'leader'. The phrase 'in-chief' is a suffix formation used to indicate the highest position.

مثال

• The President-in-chief is the highest authority in the country.
• The Editor-in-chief oversees the entire publication.
• The Commander-in-chief is responsible for the armed forces.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Commander-in-chief of the armed forces Editor-in-chief of a magazine President-in-chief of a country CEO-in-chief of a company Leader-in-chief of a political party