der Landesvorstand
Translation
state executive board, regional committee, state committee
Examples
Der Landesvorstand trifft sich monatlich.
The state executive board meets monthly.
Sie wurde in den Landesvorstand gewählt.
She was elected to the state executive board.
Grammar Patterns
((the Landesvorstand)) ((as subject)) as a subject The state executive board has decided on the new guidelines.
Similar Words
Bundesvorstand, Regionalausschuss, Gremium
Etymology
Composed of 'Landes-' (of the state/region) and 'Vorstand' (board/committee). 'Vorstand' comes from 'vor-' (before) + 'stehen' (to stand), meaning those who stand in front to lead.
Memory Tips
Picture a board of directors ('Vorstand') standing in front of a map of a German state ('Land') to remember it's a state-level board.