President
ˈprɛzɪdənt
Definitions
2 meaningsThe highest-ranking officer in a republic, typically elected to lead a country or organization.
ˈprɛzɪdənt
The elected head of a republic
The president's main responsibility is to oversee the government.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're the head of your school's student council. The president is like the leader of the whole country or a big company – they make important decisions!
👶 For kids: The boss of a country or a group, like the head of a school!
More Examples
The company's president announced a new initiative.
The President is responsible for making important decisions that affect the entire nation.
How It's Used
"The President of the United States addressed the nation."
The highest-ranking officer in an organization, company, or university.
ˈprɛzɪdənt
The head of an organization, company, or university.
The president of the company decided to reorganize the departments.
💡 Simply: Like the head of the school or a big company – the person in charge who makes the decisions.
👶 For kids: The boss of a group or a school.
More Examples
The university president announced a new fundraising campaign.
She was recently elected as the president of the local chapter.
How It's Used
"The president of the company announced record profits."
"The university president addressed the graduating class."
Idioms & expressions
president-elect
The person who has been elected president but has not yet taken office.
"The president-elect is currently assembling their cabinet."
presidential seal
The official emblem of the president of a country.
"The presidential seal is used on official documents."
From Latin *praesidēre* ('to preside over'), from *prae-* ('before') + *sedēre* ('to sit'). Originally, a presiding officer; its meaning evolved to encompass the head of a republic.
The term 'president' has been used to describe the head of a republic or organization since the 18th century, derived from the Latin term for 'one who presides'.
Memory tip
Think of the 'pre-' as 'first' and 'sit' as the one who is in the highest seat. The president is the first person in the highest seat in a country or organization.