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chiefly in Arabic

غَالِبًا ḡāliban

UK/ˈtʃiːf.li/

chiefly in Arabic: غَالِبًا (ḡāliban). In English, chiefly means especially or primarily; above all.

Arabic words for chiefly

mainly or principally, almost entirely
غَالِبًا ḡāliban

English meaning of chiefly

  1. adverb Especially or primarily; above all.
  2. adverb Mainly or principally; almost entirely.
  3. adjective Of or relating to a chief.

Full definition of chiefly

chiefly in a sentence

  • Their relationship is chiefly professional.
  • This is a term chiefly used by online gamers.

Synonyms of chiefly

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chiefly in other languages

Questions about chiefly in Arabic

What is the meaning of chiefly in Arabic?
Chiefly in Arabic is غَالِبًا (ḡāliban).
ما معنى كلمة chiefly؟
Chiefly: غَالِبًا (ḡāliban).
What does chiefly mean in English?
Chiefly means especially or primarily; above all.

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