president
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• noun
The elected head of a republican state, serving either as both head of state and head of government or primarily in a ceremonial capacity.
"The president delivered an address to the nation outlining the new economic policy."
The highest-ranking executive officer or appointed head of a corporation, university, club, or other organization.
"She was appointed president of the university after a nationwide search."
A person chosen to preside over an assembly, meeting, or council.
"The president of the assembly called the meeting to order at nine o'clock sharp."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French president, from Latin praesidentem (present participle of praesidere, meaning 'to sit before, preside over, or guard'), formed from prae- ('before') and sedere ('to sit').
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