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

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.