chiefpurpose

noun
UK /tʃiːf ˈpɜːpəs/
US /tʃiːf ˈpɝːpəs/

The main reason you do something.

The chief purpose of a school is to help children learn.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important job or use of a thing.

The chief purpose of this box is to keep toys safe.

3. The biggest reason behind a plan.

Her chief purpose in saving money was to buy a bike.

4. The main point of doing something.

The chief purpose of the game is to have fun.