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    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.