Synonyms for

Presidents

Verb / ˈprezʌˌdents / / ˈprezɪdʌnts / / ˈprezɪdʌns / Another word for presidents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The head of the executive branch of government in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

presidentoftheunitedstates chairman president chairperson chairwoman prexy chair unitedstatespresident chiefexecutive leader commander boss governor mayor premier chief administrator director executive manager official overseer superintendent supervisor chairman chairwoman

Synonyms by register

Formal

leader chief executive head of state commander-in-chief

Informal

boss chief head honcho the big cheese

Literary

chieftain potentate sovereign

Antonyms

followers subordinates employees workers citizens members

Common collocations

  • elected president
  • former president
  • president of the United States
  • president of the company
  • acting president
  • vice president
  • president signs bill
  • president delivers speech

Word family

noun presidency
verb preside
adjective presidential

Usage note

The term 'president' most commonly refers to the head of state of a republic. It can also refer to the head of a company or organization.

Example sentences

  1. The presidents of the United States have different backgrounds and personalities.
  2. George Washington was the first president of the United States.
  3. The president lives in the White House in Washington, D.C.
  4. The president gives speeches and meets with other world leaders.
  5. The president is elected by the people every four years.

Quotes

  • I can be president of the United States, or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both.
  • Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. There's nothing to do but to stand there and take it.
  • Being president is like running a cemetery: you've got a lot of people under you and nobody's listening.

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