Jefe and Subordinate

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

Usage example: the jefe of a drug cartel operating out of Central America

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Subordinate is an antonym for jefe.

Subordinate noun - One who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another.

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Jefe is an antonym for subordinate.

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