/ˈprezɪdənt/
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Meaning
The leader of a country that has no king or queen, or the head of a large company.
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Word origin
From Latin praesidens, meaning the one who sits in front, from praesidere.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praesidens
- English cognates
- preside
Grammar
Examples
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A "president" leads a country that has no king or queen.
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A company can also have a "president" at the top.
Paris.
The plural is "presidents".
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