chief of staff
noun
plural
chiefs of staff
plural
chiefs of staff
Britannica Dictionary definition of CHIEF OF STAFF
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1
:
a person of high rank in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines who advises the person in charge of military operations
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see also joint chiefs of staff
2
:
a person of high rank who advises a leader (such as the U.S. President) on important matters