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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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
The latest high jewelry collection, Collezione 1967 (named after the founding of the house), highlights those decades in three chapters of stunning creations.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Blank has helped create a pipeline between PGA Tour Superstore and youth development, with 50 First Tee chapters in markets with the company’s retail stores receiving grants to support youth programs.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
That began the final chapter of Sosa’s Cubs career.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chapter. Accessed 23 Jun. 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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