president

English

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

noun
Definitions
  • The head of state of a republic.
  • In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.
  • 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.
  • A person presiding over a meeting, chair, presiding officer, presider.

Etymology

Derived from Old French president derived from Latin praesidēns (president, presiding over, leader, sitting in front).

Origin

Latin

praesidēns

Gloss

president, presiding over, leader, sitting in front

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

長

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