1
a
: a main division of a book
b
: something resembling a chapter in being a significant specified unit
a new chapter in my life
2
a
: a regular meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a religious house
b
: the body of canons of a cathedral or collegiate church
3
: a local branch of an organization
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Chapter three deals with the country's economy.
Please read the first two chapters of your textbook for our next class.
Becoming a parent opened up a whole new chapter in my life.
a difficult chapter in European history
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Nick Caloway, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
In response, Carr — who wrote Project 2025’s chapter on the FCC — shared a GIF of Jack Nicholson nodding in apparent confirmation.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
Marcelo Mantecon of Belen Jesuit capped another remarkable chapter of his historic season by finishing second, a very close second, at the prestigious Brooks Fleet Feet Cross-Country Championships in San Diego.
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The allure of the Eras Tour has always been about how the show chronicles Taylor’s music and life, moving through each definitive chapter’s songs and vibe.
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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chapter. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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chapter
noun
chap·ter
ˈchap-tər 
1
a
: a main division of a book or of a law code
b
: something like a chapter in being a significant unit
a chapter in my life
2
: a local branch of an organization
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