Thesaurus results for CHAIRPERSON

chairperson

noun

ˈcher-ˌpər-sᵊn

Definition of chairperson next

as in chairman

a person in charge of a meeting the chairperson will determine the order in which people will speak

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Examples of chairperson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Marissa Ebersole Wood, chairperson of The Greening of Detroit, blasted King for his conduct. —

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024 The goal is to clean up encampments, not to penalize people experiencing homelessness, Councilperson Chris Coleman, chairperson of the city's Homeless Coordinating Council, said at last week's meeting. —

Jason Clayworth, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024 The chairperson of the Biden-now-Harris campaign said in June that Florida is not a battleground state. —

Ivy Nyayieka, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024 Authorities allege Franklin acted as the treasurer of his own committee, while also being listed as the chairperson. —

Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for chairperson

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