chairman

noun

The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.

A person presiding over a meeting.

(historical) Someone whose job is to carry people in a portable chair, sedan chair, or similar conveyance.

verb

To serve as chairman.

Roots

kathedrachair- · Greek · seat, chair

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