Meaning & Definition of word "President"

President

/ˈprɛzɪdənt/

1. 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.
- Example: The president of the United States is elected every four years.
2. The officer in charge of a meeting or an organization.
- Example: She was elected president of the student council.
3. A chief executive officer of a corporation or institution.
- Example: The president of the company announced new initiatives to boost sales.
4. A person who presides over a particular event or gathering.
- Example: The president of the conference welcomed all the participants.

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

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.

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.

Meaning: The Big Man

● Example Sentence: He thinks he’s the Big Man now that he’s president.

Meaning: Commander-in-Chief

● Example Sentence: As the Commander-in-Chief, he has to make tough decisions.