"archchief" meaning in All languages combined

See archchief on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: archchiefs [plural]
Etymology: From arch- + chief. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|arch|chief}} arch- + chief Head templates: {{en-noun}} archchief (plural archchiefs)
  1. (rare) A supreme, primary leader of any organization. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Leaders, People Synonyms: arch-chief

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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