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president

 

[ ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

politics

The elected head of a republic, especially of the United States.

Synonyms

chief executive, head of state, leader.

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Word Description / Examples
president

This word can also be used in the context of organizations, clubs, or entities where someone holds the highest position.

  • She was elected president of the debate club.
  • The president of the union announced new initiatives for worker safety.
chief executive

Generally used in a corporate setting to describe the highest-ranking executive officer in a company, also known as CEO.

  • The chief executive announced a new business strategy for the coming year.
  • As the new chief executive, his priority was to improve company morale.
head of state

A formal title for the public representative of a country, often in countries with a separation between the head of state and the head of government.

  • The head of state attended the international summit to discuss climate change.
  • The queen serves as the head of state in a constitutional monarchy.
leader

A general term that can apply to anyone in a significant position of influence or command, not necessarily in a formal or official capacity.

  • He is considered a great leader by his team due to his motivational skills.
  • Community leaders gathered to address the local issues.

Examples of usage

  • The president of the United States is the most powerful political figure in the country.
  • The president serves a four-year term in office.

Translations

Translations of the word "president" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presidente

🇮🇳 राष्ट्रपति

🇩🇪 Präsident

🇮🇩 presiden

🇺🇦 президент

🇵🇱 prezydent

🇯🇵 大統領 (だいとうりょう)

🇫🇷 président

🇪🇸 presidente

🇹🇷 cumhurbaşkanı

🇰🇷 대통령 (대통령)

🇸🇦 رئيس

🇨🇿 prezident

🇸🇰 prezident

🇨🇳 总统 (zǒngtǒng)

🇸🇮 predsednik

🇮🇸 forseti

🇰🇿 президент

🇬🇪 პრეზიდენტი (prezidenti)

🇦🇿 prezident

🇲🇽 presidente

Etymology

The word 'president' originates from the Latin word 'praesidēre', which means 'to sit before' or 'to preside over'. The concept of a president as the head of a country or organization dates back to ancient Rome. In the United States, the role of the president was established by the Constitution in 1787, with George Washington becoming the first president in 1789.

See also: preside, presidency.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,107, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.