Chairwoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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chairwoman

 

[ ˈtʃɛːwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

leadership

A woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization. She is responsible for ensuring that the meeting runs smoothly, that all members have an opportunity to voice their opinions, and that decisions are made fairly and efficiently.

Synonyms

chair, chairperson, president.

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Word Description / Examples
chairwoman

Use this term when referring to a female leader of a committee, board, or meeting. This term is specifically gendered.

  • The chairwoman of the board called the meeting to order.
  • As the new chairwoman, she presented the annual report.
chairperson

Use this term as a gender-neutral alternative to 'chairman' and 'chairwoman'. It is formal and inclusive.

  • The chairperson welcomed all the attendees to the conference.
  • The committee needs to elect a new chairperson next month.
chair

Use this term as a gender-neutral designation for the leader of a committee, board, or meeting. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

  • The chair will now present the agenda for today's meeting.
  • She was elected as the chair of the development committee.
president

Use this term when referring to the leader of a country, organization, or company. This word carries significant authority and responsibility.

  • The president of the United States will address the nation tonight.
  • As the president of the company, he managed multiple departments.

Examples of usage

  • She was elected as the chairwoman of the board of directors.
  • The chairwoman called the meeting to order and outlined the agenda for the day.
  • The chairwoman's role is crucial in maintaining order and facilitating discussion within the committee.

Translations

Translations of the word "chairwoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presidente

🇮🇳 महिला अध्यक्ष

🇩🇪 Vorsitzende

🇮🇩 ketua wanita

🇺🇦 голова

🇵🇱 przewodnicząca

🇯🇵 女性会長

🇫🇷 présidente

🇪🇸 presidenta

🇹🇷 başkan

🇰🇷 여성 의장

🇸🇦 رئيسة

🇨🇿 předsedkyně

🇸🇰 predsedníčka

🇨🇳 女主席

🇸🇮 predsednica

🇮🇸 formaður

🇰🇿 төраға әйел

🇬🇪 თავმჯდომარე ქალი

🇦🇿 sədr qadın

🇲🇽 presidenta

Etymology

The term 'chairwoman' emerged in the late 19th century as a gender-specific form of 'chairman' to address the growing presence of women in leadership roles. It reflects the changing societal norms and recognition of women's contributions to various fields. The use of 'chairwoman' continues to evolve in modern contexts, emphasizing gender equality and diversity in leadership positions.

See also: armchair, chair, chairman, chairperson, chairs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,477 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.