chapter

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a local group that belongs to a larger national or international organisation.

n. a local branch or division of a larger society, fraternity, or professional organisation.

“The local chapter of the charity raised five thousand dollars for the new hospital.”

“As the president of the university's alumni chapter, she was responsible for coordinating the annual networking gala in London.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a specific period of time in history or in a person's life.

n. a distinct period or sequence of events in history or a personal narrative.

“Moving to a new city felt like starting a whole new chapter in my life.”

“The signing of the peace treaty marked the end of a dark chapter in the nation's history and the beginning of reconstruction.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Religion Formal · Technical

n. a group of people who run a cathedral or a religious order.

n. a body of clergy belonging to a cathedral or collegiate church, or the members of a religious order.

“The cathedral chapter met to discuss the repairs needed for the ancient roof.”

“The dean and the chapter reached a consensus regarding the liturgical changes proposed for the upcoming advent season.”

C1 · Advanced Military American English · Technical

v. to officially remove someone from the military because of a problem.

v. to initiate administrative proceedings to discharge a member from military service.

“The army decided to chapter him after he failed several fitness tests.”

“The command team had to decide whether to chapter the soldier for repeated misconduct or offer one final chance at rehabilitation.”