Definition and meaning of English word "president"
president
/ˈprɛzɪdənt/
Meaning
NounThe head of state of a republic, sometimes also the head of government as well, particularly the head of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States of America.
How to use
The noun 'president' refers to the head of state of a republic. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'president' with 'prime minister'.
🇬🇧 English
president
Example
The president is speaking now.
The president of the company is here.
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Common phrases
- the President of the United States— the President of the United States
- presidential election— presidential election
- the president of the company— the president of the company
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Frequency rank: #485 in English
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The English word "president" means "president" in English.
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