head; chief; top dog




a person who is in charge

"the head of the whole operation"

Type of:
  • leader

Types:
  • administrator; executive
  • administrator; decision maker
  • capo
  • department head
  • don; father
  • general; superior general
  • general manager
  • grand dragon
  • head of household
  • secretary


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