Synonyms for

Presidency

Verb / ˈprezʌdʌnsi: / Another word for presidency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The office, role, or term of a president.

Synonyms & similar words

administration presidentship presidentialterm administration leadership government rule command authority power regime management direction guidance supervision oversight control governance jurisdiction dominion sovereignty regency tenure

Synonyms by register

Formal

leadership authority administration governance

Literary

reign rule chieftaincy

Antonyms

subservience subordination dependence inferiority servitude submission

Common collocations

  • presidency of the United States
  • presidency of the council
  • term of presidency
  • end of presidency
  • during his presidency
  • after the presidency
  • a new presidency

Word family

noun president
verb preside
adjective presidential

Usage note

The term 'presidency' most commonly refers to the office or term of a president, especially in a political context. It can also refer to the period of leadership or the functions of a president.

Example sentences

  1. The presidency of the club will be decided by vote.
  2. He was elected to the presidency in 2016.
  3. The presidency of the company has changed hands multiple times.
  4. The presidency comes with a lot of responsibility.
  5. The presidency is a four-year term in the United States.

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