president

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nt/

noun

  • 1the elected head of a republican state: the Irish president [as title]: President Kennedy
  • the head of a society, council, or other organization: the president of the European Union
  • the head of certain colleges.
  • North American the head of a university.
  • North American the head of a company.
  • 2 Christian Church the celebrant at a Eucharist.

Derivatives

presidential

Pronunciation: /-ˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/
adjective

presidentially

Pronunciation: /-ˈdɛnʃ(ə)li/
adverb

presidentship

noun ( archaic)

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesident- 'sitting before' (see preside)