president
Translation
president, chairman, director
Examples
The president gave a speech.
The president gave a speech.
She is the president of the company.
She is the president of the company.
Grammar Patterns
president of ((sth.)) the leader of (sth.) She is the president of the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leader, head of state, CEO, chairman
Etymology
From Latin 'praesidere', meaning 'to sit before' (prae- 'before' + sedere 'to sit'). The one who sits before others to lead.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person 'pre-siding' (sitting before) a group of people at a meeting or a country.