jefes
/ˈxe.fes/
NOUN
1. People who manage or supervise an organization
Plural of jefe; people who hold positions of authority in a business, company, department, or other organization and are responsible for directing or supervising others.
1.1. Business or workplace managers
Refers to people who oversee employees, manage daily operations, make decisions, and direct the activities of a business or organization.
Synonyms
- bosses
- managers
- supervisors
- administrators
- directors
- executives
- employers
- superintendents
Antonyms
- subordinates
- underlings
- inferiors
- juniors
- employees
Examples
- The jefes scheduled a meeting to discuss the company's annual goals.
- Employees were encouraged to share their concerns with their jefes.
Related Words
- management
- leadership
- administration
- authority
- staff
- hierarchy
1.2. Leaders or chiefs of a group
Refers to people who lead, command, or exercise authority over a group, community, team, or organization.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- followers
- subordinates
- underlings
- subjects
Examples
- The jefes gathered to coordinate their teams before the expedition.
- Community jefes played an important role in resolving the dispute.
Related Words
- leadership
- command
- governance
- influence
- authority
- direction
1.3. Politically influential officials or local power holders
Refers to people who hold political authority or exert considerable influence within government or local political organizations, particularly in Hispanic or Mexican political contexts.
Synonyms
- political bosses
- political chiefs
- local leaders
- political leaders
- governors
- power brokers
Antonyms
- subordinates
- underlings
- subjects
Examples
- The regional jefes held considerable influence over local government decisions.
- The political jefes met to discuss the administration's new policies.
Related Words
- politics
- government
- political influence
- administration
- public office
- political power