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Definition president in American English

president noun

[countable] noun
/ˈprezɪdənt/
1

the political leader of a country that does not have a king or queen

Example

President Lincoln

Example

Clinton was elected president in 1992.

Example

the President of the Federal Republic of Germany

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2

the person who has the highest position in an organization or institution

Example

He's the president of FIFA, soccer's ruling body.

Example

Macnee became President of the Royal Scottish Academy.

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2.1

the person in charge of a business or university

Example

the president of Citibank Corporation

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Definition president in American English