a main division of a book, treatise, or the like, usually bearing a number or title.
a branch, usually restricted to a given locality, of a society, organization, fraternity, etc.: the Connecticut chapter of the American Red Cross.
an important portion or division of anything: The atomic bomb opened a new chapter in history.
Ecclesiastical.
an assembly of the monks in a monastery, of those in a province, or of the entire order.
a general assembly of the canons of a church.
a meeting of the elected representatives of the provinces or houses of a religious community.
the body of such canons or representatives collectively.
any general assembly.
Liturgy. a short scriptural quotation read at various parts of the office, as after the last psalm in the service of lauds, prime, tierce, etc.
Horology. any of the marks or numerals designating the hours on a dial.
verb (used with object)
to divide into or arrange in chapters.
Origin of chapter
1175–1225; Middle English chapiter, variant of chapitre<Old French <Latin capitulum little head (capit-, stem of caput head + -ulum-ule); in Late Latin: section of a book; in Medieval Latin: section read at a meeting, hence, the meeting, especially one of canons, hence, a body of canons
SYNONYMS FOR chapter
3 era, episode, period, phase.
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OTHER WORDS FROM chapter
chap·ter·al,adjectiveun·chap·ter,verb (used with object)un·chap·tered,adjective
Words nearby chapter
chappie, chaps, Chap Stick, chaptalization, chaptalize, chapter, Chapter 11, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, chapter 7, chapter and verse, chapter head
More than 350 faculty members statewide have signed a recent petition by the state chapter of the American Association of University Professors calling for the system or individual institutions to move to fully online instruction.
The University of Georgia’s COVID surge continues, with 1,400 cases reported this week|Lee Clifford|September 9, 2020|Fortune
The film chronicles Hilton’s life, including darker chapters that she hasn’t yet discussed during her two decades in the public eye.
Paris Hilton was the original influencer. Now a new documentary lets viewers see past the facade|ehinchliffe|September 7, 2020|Fortune
It was probably Rashida Richardson and Stephanie Coyle’s chapter.
Eight case studies on regulating biometric technology show us a path forward|Karen Hao|September 4, 2020|MIT Technology Review
The local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police sent no signals about a pullback, the veteran officer said.
What Can Mayors Do When the Police Stop Doing Their Jobs?|by Alec MacGillis|September 3, 2020|ProPublica
That is the focus of my work in this next chapter of my life, and the work that all of us need to do, together, to finally achieve the equality we all deserve.
Melinda Gates, Ai-jen Poo, and 9 more women on what the 19th Amendment’s 100th anniversary means to them|ehinchliffe|August 18, 2020|Fortune
Enforcement of U.S Code, Title VII, Chapter 25A “Export Standards for Grapes and Plums” remains fully funded, thank goodness.
Congress’ Gift That Keeps on Giving|P. J. O’Rourke|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The thaw between Washington and Cuba finally begins to close a chapter of the Cold War.
Did The U.S.-Cuba Deal Help Drive A Rebel Ceasefire in Colombia?|Richard McColl|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Take for instance this chapter on John Coltrane from Hentoff's wonderful book, Jazz Is.
The Stacks: John Coltrane’s Mighty Musical Quest|Nat Hentoff|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or so the chapter titles formally name him, in a nod, perhaps, to his pained formality.
A Different Kind of Vietnam Story|J.T. Price|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Clooney is clearly thinking about the chapter marked "post-heartthrob," not that he's exactly losing his looks.
Clooney: A Constant Charmer at the Altar|Tim Teeman|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I will not say what chapter he found, for, after all, I doubt if we had any real notion of what it meant.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald
It is for the information of such as these that this chapter is mainly intended, not for scientists or miners of large experience.
Getting Gold|J. C. F. Johnson
The chapter of Notre-Dame had an anthem sung every day for my deliverance.
The Memoirs of Cardinal de Retz, Complete|Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz
I have dealt with the chief of these theories in the ninth chapter of my History of Creation, and must refer the reader thereto.
The Wonders of Life|Ernst Haeckel
On the last page of the chapter he again saw the name of his ancestor, Autiel Duryea.
Doom of the House of Duryea|Earl Peirce
British Dictionary definitions for chapter
chapter
/ (ˈtʃæptə) /
noun
a division of a written work, esp a narrative, usually titled or numbered
a sequence of events having a common attributea chapter of disasters
chapter of accidents
a series of misfortunes
the unforeseeable course of events
an episode or period in a life, history, etc
a numbered reference to that part of a Parliamentary session which relates to a specified Act of Parliament
a branch of some societies, clubs, etc, esp of a secret society
the collective body or a meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a monastic or knightly orderRelated adjective: capitular
a general assembly of some organization
chapter and verseexact authority for an action or statement
verb
(tr)to divide into chapters
Word Origin for chapter
C13: from Old French chapitre, from Latin capitulum, literally: little head, hence, section of writing, from caput head; in Medieval Latin: chapter of scripture or of a religious rule, a gathering for the reading of this, hence, assemblage of clergy