president (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

Definition

The highest elected official in a republic or other state.

Examples

• The president signed the new law.

• She hopes to become president one day.

• The president met with leaders from other countries.

How to Use president

president of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify which organization or country the president leads. — "He is the president of the United States."

elected president (collocation)

Chosen for the role of president through voting. — "She was elected president by a wide margin."

former president (collocation)

The person who was president before the current one. — "The former president retired from public life."

Synonyms of president

Words with a similar meaning to president:

• leader
• chief
• head of state
• commander-in-chief

Antonyms of president

Words with the opposite meaning to president:

• citizen
• subject

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