chiefmatter
nounUK /ˌtʃiːf ˈmætə/
US /ˌtʃiːf ˈmætər/
The chiefmatter is the most important thing to think about.
The chiefmatter at our meeting was how to keep the park clean.
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2. The biggest problem that needs to be fixed first.
The chiefmatter for the town was the broken bridge.
3. The main topic of a discussion or plan.
Safety was the chiefmatter in their plan for the trip.
4. The most important part of a job or task.
For the firefighter, the chiefmatter is saving people.