chairman
Meaning
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- A person presiding over a meeting.
- The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.
- Someone whose job is to carry people in a portable chair, sedan chair, or similar conveyance.
Synonyms
sedan-chair
chairman of the board
council member
person in authority
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtʃɛːmən/
Etymology
From chair + -man.
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