Definition

A person who leads a meeting or organization, often responsible for making decisions and guiding discussions.

Example

The chairperson called the meeting to order and introduced the agenda.

Conversation

Did you hear they elected a new chairperson for the club?

Yeah, I heard it's someone really qualified!

I hope they bring some fresh ideas to the meetings.

Definitely! A good chairperson can really make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chairperson → It is formed from "chair" (from Old French *chaiere*, meaning a seat or throne) and "person" (from Latin *persona*, meaning an individual or character). The word "chairperson" refers to an individual who occupies the seat of authority in a meeting or organization.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who occupies a 'seat' ('chair') of authority and is an 'individual' ('person') leading a group.

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