President

/ˈprɛzɪdənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The person who is elected or appointed to serve as the head of a nation or organization, typically responsible for making decisions and representing the entity.

The president of the United States is elected every four years.

The officer in charge of a meeting or an organization.

She was elected president of the student council.

A chief executive officer of a corporation or institution.

The president of the company announced new initiatives to boost sales.

A person who presides over a particular event or gathering.

The president of the conference welcomed all the participants.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old French 'president', from Latin 'praesidens', present participle of 'praesidere' which means 'to sit before'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

presidential election

An election in which the president is chosen.

presidential address

A formal speech given by the president.

presidential candidate

A person who is running for the office of president.

presidential term

The period during which a president holds office.

Related Words

vice president

The second highest officer in a government or organization, typically assisting the president.

presidency

The office and function of the president.

presidential

Relating to a president.

Slang Meanings

The Big Man

He thinks he’s the Big Man now that he’s president.

Commander-in-Chief

As the Commander-in-Chief, he has to make tough decisions.