Chapter: meaning, definitions and examples

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chapter

[ ˈtʃæptər ]

^{Context #1}

book

A main division of a book, typically with a number or title.

Synonyms

division, part, section, segment

Examples of usage

The first chapter of the novel introduces the main characters.
She skipped to the last chapter to find out how the story ends.

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organization

A local branch of a society.

Synonyms

branch, division, section

Examples of usage

She was elected president of the local chapter of the charity organization.
The chapter is responsible for organizing community events.

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history

A period of time marked by a particular event or activity.

Synonyms

era, period, time

Examples of usage

The chapter of the Civil War was a dark time in American history.
This chapter in our nation's history should never be forgotten.

Translations

Translations of the word "chapter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capítulo

🇮🇳 अध्याय

🇩🇪 Kapitel

🇮🇩 bab

🇺🇦 розділ

🇵🇱 rozdział

🇯🇵 章

🇫🇷 chapitre

🇪🇸 capítulo

🇹🇷 bölüm

🇰🇷 장

🇸🇦 فصل

🇨🇿 kapitola

🇸🇰 kapitola

🇨🇳 章节

🇸🇮 poglavje

🇮🇸 kafli

🇰🇿 тарау

🇬🇪 თავი

🇦🇿 fəsil

🇲🇽 capítulo

Word origin

The word 'chapter' originated from the Old English word 'capitul', which came from Latin 'capitulum' meaning 'a little head'. The term was initially used in reference to a main division of a book and later extended to other areas such as organizations and history. Throughout history, chapters have served as key components in organizing information and events into manageable sections.