Chair: meaning, definitions and examples
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chair
[ tสษห ]
furniture piece
A piece of furniture with a raised surface supported by legs, commonly used for sitting on.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sat on the chair by the window.
- The dining table had six chairs around it.
person in charge
A person in charge of a meeting or organization.
Synonyms
chairperson, head, leader, president.
Examples of usage
- The chair of the committee called the meeting to order.
- She was elected as the chair of the board.
Translations
Translations of the word "chair" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cadeira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Stuhl
๐ฎ๐ฉ kursi
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะปะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ krzesลo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆค ๅญ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท chaise
๐ช๐ธ silla
๐น๐ท sandalye
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุณู
๐จ๐ฟ ลพidle
๐ธ๐ฐ stoliฤka
๐จ๐ณ ๆค ๅญ (yวzi)
๐ธ๐ฎ stol
๐ฎ๐ธ stรณll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพััะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stul
๐ฒ๐ฝ silla
Etymology
The word 'chair' has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. It comes from the Old French word 'chaiere', which in turn comes from the Latin 'cathedra', meaning 'seat'. The concept of a chair as a piece of furniture for sitting has evolved over centuries, with various styles and designs emerging. The use of 'chair' to refer to a person in charge or a position of authority also has historical roots, indicating the role of leading and presiding over a group or organization.
See also: armchair, chairman, chairperson, chairs, chairwoman.