president

Universal Words noun 1 (also President) the leader of a republic, especially the US: Several presidents attended the funeral. * the President of the United States * President Clinton is due to visit the country next month. * Do you have any comment, Mr President? 2 (also President) the person in charge of some organizations, clubs, colleges, etc: to be made president of the students' union * She travels extensively in her role as President fo the Save the Children Fund. 3 (especially AmE) the person in charge of a bank or a commercial organization: the bank president * the president of Columbia Pictures presidential adjective: a presidential campaign / candidate / election * a presidential system of government * a presidential year (= one in which the people vote for the next president of the country)