Origin: Latin prefix pre-
President has 9 different meanings across 1 category:
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
"The company's president announced that they would be launching their new product line next month."
the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
"the President likes to jog every morning"
the chief executive of a republic
"After years of campaigning, she finally became president and took an oath to serve as the chief executive of the new republic."
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
"address your remarks to the chairperson"
the office of the United States head of state
"a President is elected every four years"
The head of state of a republic.
"After years of campaigning, she was finally elected as the nation's new president to lead it into a fresh era."
An honorific for the head of state of a republic; see president (definition 1).
In plain English: A president is the leader of a country who makes important decisions and represents their nation to other countries.
"The president signed the new law into effect this morning."
Usage: Use "president" to refer to the elected leader of a country or organization who serves as its chief executive. This title applies specifically to heads of state in republics and to leaders of groups like corporations or clubs, not to monarchies where the ruler is typically called a king or queen.
Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.
"The senior partner sat in the president's chair at the head of the boardroom table, directing all decisions for the firm."
In plain English: There is no adjective form of president because it is only used as a noun to name a leader.
"The president candidate gave a speech before winning the election."
Usage: Do not use "president" as an adjective in modern English, even though it historically meant "chief" or "foremost." Instead, use adjectives like "primary," "leading," or "preeminent" to describe someone or something that holds the highest rank.
The word president comes from the Latin phrase praesidēns, which literally means "sitting before" someone. This original image of sitting in front of others evolved to signify presiding over a meeting or governing a group.