Grandmaster

Grand Master

noun
1.
the head of a military order of knighthood, a lodge, fraternal order, or the like.
2.
Also, grand master, grand·mas·ter. Chess. International Grand Master.
3.
Also, grand·mas·ter. (lowercase) a person at the highest level of ability or achievement in any field.
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grandmaster (ˈɡrændˌmɑːstə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  chess
 a.  one of the top chess players of a particular country
 b.  (capital as part of title): Grandmaster of Russia
2.  chess Also called: International Grandmaster a player who has been awarded the highest title by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs
3.  a leading exponent of any of various arts

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Grand Master
 
n
the title borne by the head of any of various societies, orders, and other organizations, such as the Templars or Freemasons, or the various martial arts

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