chairperson
Translation
chairperson, chair
Examples
The chairperson will open the conference.
The chairperson will open the conference.
Please address your questions to the chairperson.
Please address your questions to the chairperson.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the person in charge of a meeting, committee, etc. The chairperson of the committee will speak first.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chair, moderator, presider
Etymology
From 'chair' (seat of authority) + 'person' (a human being). A gender-neutral term.
Memory Tips
This is the gender-neutral version of 'chairman' or 'chairwoman'. It replaces 'man' or 'woman' with 'person' to be inclusive.