party chief

Top political boss

Party chief refers to the leader of a political party, particularly used for the head of a communist party in one-party states: the party chief of the Chinese Communist Party.

The term emphasizes organizational control rather than governmental office, though the party chief often holds both roles.

In local contexts, it can mean the leader of a regional party organization.

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hierarchy/rank

party chiefparty member

Enrolled political supporter

foot soldier · rank and file · grassroots activist · card-carrying member · backbencher

political role/function

party chiefindependent voter

Unaffiliated political participant

non-partisan · dissident · opposition leader · unaffiliated voter

Family

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