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   president

   /ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the elected head of a republic: "the Irish president" Similar head of statechief of stateelected head of a country
   • ▪ the head of a society, council, or other organization: "the president of the European Union"
   • ▪ the head of certain colleges. Similar headchiefdirectorleadergovernorprincipalmasterchancellorvice chancellordeanrectorwardenprovostcaptainfigureheadinformal:prexyprex
   • ▪ the head of a university. North American Similar headchiefdirectorleadergovernorprincipalmasterchancellorvice chancellordeanrectorwardenprovostcaptainfigureheadinformal:prexyprex
   • ▪ the head of a company. North American Similar chairmanchairwomanmanaging directorMDchief executive (officer)CEOdirector
   • 2. the celebrant at a Eucharist.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesident- ‘sitting before’ (see preside).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESIDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a person who has the highest position in a company or organization: The company’s board of directors will name a new president at its next meeting. presidential. adjective us / ˌprez·ɪˈden·ʃəl / a presidential candidate.

   • Znaczenie President, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PRESIDENT definicja: 1. (the title given to) the person who...

   • Company President

     COMPANY PRESIDENT definition: the person who has the highest...

   • President: Catalan Translation

     president translate: president, -a, president, -a. Learn...

   • Executive Vice President

     EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT definition: a senior manager of a...

   • English (US)

     PRESIDENT meaning: 1. (the title given to) the person who...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     PRESIDENT translate: chủ tịch, tổng thống. Learn more in the...

   • President in Russian

     PRESIDENT translate: президент , президент (компании). Learn...

   • President in Italian

     president translate: presidente, presidente, presidente,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › presidentPresident Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PRESIDENT is an official chosen to preside over a meeting or assembly. How to use president in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRESIDENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PRESIDENT meaning: 1. (the title given to) the person who has the highest political position in a country that is a…. Learn more.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › president-government-officialPresident | Definition, Responsibilities, & History | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · President, the officer in whom the chief executive power of a nation is vested. In some countries the presidential office is charged with great powers, but it is relatively weak and largely ceremonial in Europe and in many countries where the prime minister, or premier, functions as the chief executive officer.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › presidentPRESIDENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   President definition: the highest executive officer of a modern republic, as the chief executive of the United States. See examples of PRESIDENT used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESIDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The president of a country that has no king or queen is the person who is the head of state of that country.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › presidentpresident noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of president noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.