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Meaning of president

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

president

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt//ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

  2. A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

  3. An established habit or custom.

  4. (with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).

noun

Definitions

  1. The head of state of a republic.

    Example: The vast majority of presidents have been male.

  2. In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.

  3. Primary leader of a corporation. Not to be confused with CEO, which is a related but separate position that is sometimes held by a different person.

  4. A person presiding over a meeting, chair, presiding officer, presider.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.