president

[ˈprɛzɪdənt]

president Definition

• 1. the elected head of a republican state
• 2. the highest or most important position in an organization or institution

Using president: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "president" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch.

• Example

  She was elected as the president of the company.

• Example

  The university president gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

president Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for president

• leader
• chairman
• director
• chief executive
• head of state

Antonyms for president

• follower
• subordinate

Idioms Using president

• president of the United States

  the head of the executive branch of the US government and commander-in-chief of the US armed forces

  Example

  The President of the United States is elected every four years.

• president-elect

  a person who has been elected president but has not yet taken office

  Example

  The president-elect will be inaugurated in January.

• presidential suite

  the most luxurious suite in a hotel, often reserved for the use of a president or other high-ranking official

  Example

  The presidential suite includes a private balcony and a Jacuzzi.

Phrases with president

• vice president

  an official who is next in rank to a president and serves as president in the president's absence

  Example

  The vice president will take over if the president is unable to fulfill their duties.

• former president

  a person who previously held the position of president

  Example

  The former president gave a speech at the conference.

• acting president

  a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of the president

  Example

  The speaker of the house became the acting president when the president was incapacitated.

Origins of president

from Latin 'praesident-', meaning 'sitting before'

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Summary: president in Brief

The term 'president' [ˈprɛzɪdənt] refers to the elected head of a republican state or the highest position in an organization. It is often used in phrases like 'vice president' and idioms like 'president of the United States.' 'President' can also be used informally to refer to a boss or someone in a position of power.