Pronunciation

/prɪsɪˈdent/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who holds the highest office in a country or organization, exercising supreme power or authority.
   • Example: “The President of the United States is Joe Biden.”
2. A leader or chairperson of a group, committee, or institution.
   • Example: “The club president organized a charity event.”

Verb

1. To assume the position of president or take office as the head.
   • Example: “He was inaugurated as the new president last week.”
2. To act or govern as a president, exercising leadership or decision-making powers.
   • Example: “The board members discussed the president’s proposals.”

Phrases

• “Swearing in the president” marks the official beginning of their term.
• “Meet with the president” implies a meeting with the highest-ranking official.
• “Address the president” refers to speaking directly to the head of state or government.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The president delivered a powerful speech at the summit.”
• Verb: “As president, he prioritized environmental issues.”
• Interjection: “Good morning, Mr. President!”

Synonyms

• Leader
• Governor
• Chairman
• Chief executive
• Head of state
• Chief
• Presidente (informal, Spanish)
• Primera Dama (Spanish, referring to the first lady)
• Presidente (Portuguese, informal)