Synonyms for

President

Verb / ˈprezʌˌdent / / ˈprezɪdʌnt / Another word for president — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A president is the head of a country's government, usually elected by the people.

Synonyms & similar words

chairman chair chiefexecutive unitedstatespresident chairperson president chairwoman presidentoftheunitedstates prexy leader chief commander ruler governor director manager boss executive head

Synonyms by register

Formal

head leader chief executive commander

Informal

boss chief head honcho top dog

Literary

chieftain regent sovereign

Antonyms

subordinate follower employee subject servant underling

Common collocations

  • elected president
  • vice president
  • former president
  • acting president
  • president of the company
  • president of the university
  • president of the club

Word family

noun presidency
verb preside
adjective presidential
adverb presentially

Usage note

While 'president' often refers to the head of state, it can also denote the leader of any organization, company, or club. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The president gave a speech on TV.
  2. The president signed a bill into law.
  3. The president met with other world leaders at the summit.
  4. The president visited a school to talk to students.
  5. The president was re-elected for another term.

Quotes

  • Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. - Thomas Jefferson, former President of the United States
  • Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. - Barack Obama, former President of the United States
  • My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy, former President of the United States

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