presidency
UK: ˈprɛzɪdənsi | US: ˈprɛzɪdənsi
n. the office or function of a president
n. the period during which a president holds office
n. the organization or institution headed by a president
presidency = presid<to preside> + ency<noun suffix>
- presid: Derived from Latin praesidēre (to preside, sit before), combining prae- (before) + sedēre (to sit). In English, it retains the core meaning of leadership or authority.
- ency: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -entia, indicating a state or condition (e.g., "agency," "urgency").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin praesidentia, reflecting the concept of "sitting before" or leading a group. Over time, it evolved into Middle French présidence before entering English in the 14th century, narrowing to specifically denote the role or term of a president. The suffix -ency systematically converts verbs (like "preside") into nouns describing the associated office or function.
She announced her candidacy for the presidency last week.
The presidency of the club rotates annually among members.
His presidency was marked by significant economic reforms.
The university presidency requires strong administrative skills.
During her presidency, the company expanded globally.