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C-suite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The group of officers of a business organization who have the word chief in their titles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: management

Examples

  • Near-synonym: CXO

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: C-level, CXO

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Senior headquarters executives: the chiefs and their immediate subordinates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: management

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From C in chief + suite.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: diretor — those with chief in their business titles
  • Russian: топ-ме́неджмент (top-ménedžment) — those with chief in their business titles