plural presidents
1
: the head of the government in some countries
The President will hold a news conference tomorrow.
President Abraham Lincoln
—often + ofthe President of the United States
2
: someone who has the highest position in an organization or business
a bank/college president
—often + ofthe president of the club
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“President.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/president. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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