presidents

noun

the office of the United States head of state

the head administrative officer of a college or university

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

the chief executive of a republic

the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

Roots

praepre- · Latin · before, in front sedeo-sid · Latin · sit

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