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Definition president in British English

president noun

[countable] noun
/ˈprezɪdənt/
1

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

Example

President Lincoln

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the French president

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the President of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Clinton was elected president in 1992.

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2

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

Example

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

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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 British English