Chief and Dependent

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Chief noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.

Usage example: our chief is out on a business trip right now

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Dependent is an antonym for chief.

Nearby Word: chiefly

Dependent noun - A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

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Chief is an antonym for dependent.

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Dependent and Chief. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chief/dependent

Chief & Dependent. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chief/dependent>.

Dependent or Chief. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chief/dependent.

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