SUBCHIEF Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

subchief

noun

Definition of subchief

as in subdirector

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subchief

Noun

Felipe is the subdirector of an art museum in Santiago, so regional arts and crafts were also on the agenda.

— Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2021
Ana Maria Castaño, the ecosystems subdirector with Corantioquia, Antioquia’s environmental authority, agrees.

— Alexandra Ossola, Quartz, 13 June 2020

Definition of subdirector

Noun

The House Energy and Commerce Committee is soon marking up healthcare price transparency legislation that could empower patients and employers with the upfront prices needed to avoid overcharges and choose affordable care.

— Vivian Ho, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Families, employers, and philanthropies can contribute up to $5,000 annually until a child turns 18, with investments growing tax-free.

— Darrick Hamilton, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of employer

Noun

Clinging to a one-run lead and with the top of the order due up, Tracy went to one of his big guns, calling in Whitlock to put out the fire.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026
The Minnesota Wild’s big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the Avs looked wobbly for the first time in this tournament in a 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena.

— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026

Definition of big gun

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

subchapters

subchief

subchiefs

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Subchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subchief. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of subchief

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dog days

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes