1
a
: a main division of a book
b
: something resembling a chapter in being a significant specified unit
a new chapter in my life
2
a
: a regular meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a religious house
b
: the body of canons of a cathedral or collegiate church
3
: a local branch of an organization
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Chapter three deals with the country's economy.
Please read the first two chapters of your textbook for our next class.
Becoming a parent opened up a whole new chapter in my life.
a difficult chapter in European history
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Divided into five chapters from the 1930s through to the 1970s, Parkinson’s work for Vogue magazine captures the great beauties of the day chronicling the changing face of fashion in each era.
—Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Dougie Corrado has a unique format and is hungry for the next chapter.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
In each chapter, author (and SELF contributor) Gyan Yankovich breaks down why creating lasting friendships is so important—and reminds us why our favorite people are worth connecting with online or IRL, even when doing so is difficult.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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chapter
noun
chap·ter
ˈchap-tər 
1
a
: a main division of a book or of a law code
b
: something like a chapter in being a significant unit
a chapter in my life
2
: a local branch of an organization
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