ALL meanings of sub-chief
sub-chief
S s - noun sub-chief the head or leader of an organized body of people; the person highest in authority: the chief of police. 1
- noun sub-chief the head or ruler of a tribe or clan: an Indian chief. 1
- noun sub-chief (initial capital letter) U.S. Army. a title of some advisers to the Chief of Staff, who do not, in most instances, command the troop units of their arms or services: Chief of Engineers; Chief Signal Officer. 1
- noun sub-chief Informal. boss or leader: We'll have to talk to the chief about this. 1
- noun sub-chief Heraldry. the upper area of an escutcheon. an ordinary occupying this area. 1
- adjective sub-chief highest in rank or authority: the chief priest; the chief administrator. 1
- adjective sub-chief most important; principal: his chief merit; the chief difficulty. 1
- adverb sub-chief Archaic. chiefly; principally. 1
- idioms sub-chief in chief, in the chief position; highest in rank (used in combination): editor in chief; commander in chief. Heraldry. in the upper part of an escutcheon. 1