chapter
ˈʧæptə
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Definition of chapter - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
literaturemain section of a book
  • I finished the first chapter of the novel.
division section
2.
life or historyperiod marked by specific events
  • This marks a new chapter in his career.
epoch era period
3.
organizationlocal branch of an organization
  • She attended the monthly meeting of the local Red Cross chapter..
branch division section
4.
religionTECH.group of clergy in a cathedralTECH.
  • The chapter met to discuss the upcoming services.
assembly congregation
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Expressions with chapter

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new phase or period in a story or situation
The company's merger marked a new chapter in its history.
end a period or episode in life
After the divorce, she decided to close the chapter and move on.
begin a new phase in life or activity
After moving to a new city, she decided to open a new chapter.
begin a new phase in life or activity
After moving to a new city, she decided to start a new chapter.
express that a past event or period has ended and will not return
The chapter is closed after years of conflict..
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is closed; we won't talk about it anymore.

Origin of chapter

Latin, capitulum (little head)

Terms with chapter included in their meaning

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typography
large decorated letter at chapter start
new start
a new chapter in life begins
life
a new phase or chapter begins in life
ch.abbr.
abr: chapter
main division or section of a book or document
chap.abbr.
abr: chapter
one section of a book or document
literary quote
short quotation at the beginning of a book or chapter
religion
dignitary in charge of a chapter of canons
Islam
the 19th chapter of the Qur'an

Examples of chapter in a sentence

  • The chapter on history was particularly engaging.
  • The war was a dark chapter in the nation's history.
  • Graduating college opened a new chapter in her life.
  • The chapter organized a community clean-up.
  • He joined the local chapter to meet new people.
  • The chapter gathered for the annual ceremony.

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  1. French:chapitre, période, ...
  2. German:Kapitel, Ortsgruppe, ...
  3. Italian:capitolo, fase, ...
  4. Spanish:capítulo, etapa, ...
  5. Portuguese:capítulo, fase, ...
  6. Chinese:章, 阶段, ...
  7. Japanese:章, 支部, ...
  8. Arabic:فَصْل, مَرحَلة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֶּרֶק, פֶּרֶק, ...
  10. Russian:глава, местный филиал, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розділ, етап, ...
  12. Hindi:अध्याय, कालखंड, ...
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