president
UK: ˈprɛzɪdənt | US: ˈprɛzɪdənt
n. the elected leader of a republic, especially the head of state in the US
n. the highest-ranking officer in an organization or institution
n. the person in charge of a meeting or formal assembly
The word "president" originates from the Latin praesidēre ("to sit before/in front of"), combining prae- (before) and sedēre (to sit). It originally referred to someone presiding over a meeting or assembly, later evolving to denote leadership roles in governments and organizations. The morpheme sid (from sedēre) appears in related words like "preside" and "reside," reinforcing the concept of authoritative presence.
The president addressed the nation during the crisis.
She was elected president of the student council.
The board president called for a vote on the proposal.
The company president announced a new policy.
In some countries, the president serves as both head of state and government.