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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.

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

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   Sep 11, 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.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › presidentPresident - definition of president by The Free Dictionary

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   1. One appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of people, such as an assembly or meeting. 2. a. The chief executive of a republic. b. The chief executive officer of the United States, with powers as determined by the US Constitution. 3.

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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 › definition › englishpresident 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of president – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PRESIDENT definition: 1. the highest political position in some countries, usually the leader of the government: 2. the…. Learn more.

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    President definition: One appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of people, such as an assembly or meeting. Dictionary Thesaurus

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › presidentPresident | meaning of President in Longman Dictionary of...

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    President meaning, definition, what is President: the official leader of a country that do...: Learn more.