chairman — a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɛrmən/
Example Sentences
- The new chairman promised free coffee for all employees.
- She became the youngest chairman in the company's history.
- The chairman fell asleep during his own speech.
chairman
NOUN[/ˈtʃɛrmən/]
a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Chairman is a compound English word formed from 'chair' (a seat of authority) and 'man' (a person). The term emerged to describe the person who occupies the presiding seat in a meeting or assembly, particularly the head of a board or committee.
Breakdown
chair (seat of authority) + man (person). The 'chair' element derives from Old French 'chaire', ultimately from Latin 'cathedra' (seat), while 'man' comes from Old English 'mann' (human being).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new chairman promised free coffee for all employees.”
“She became the youngest chairman in the company's history.”
“The chairman fell asleep during his own speech.”
“The chairman will address the shareholders next week.”
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