ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Presidency

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Presidency is a noun meaning The office or role of president.

Meaning

The office or role of president.

More Meanings

  1. The bureaucratic organization and governmental initiatives devolving directly from the president.
  2. The time during which one is president; a president's term of office.
  3. (Mormonism) A supreme local council made up of three persons; (usually capitalized; also First Presidency) the highest authority.
  4. (British, India, historical) One of the three original provinces of British India.
  5. (Christianity) The role of ordained clergy in the celebration of the Eucharist in some denominations.

Example Sentences

In France, a presidency lasts for five years.
Ernest was a historian specializing in the presidency of Herbert Hoover.
After many years as a party leader, she finally ascended to the presidency.
The American people gave me the priceless privilege of serving them in the Presidency.

Word Forms

Synonyms for presidency

Depending on context, synonyms include presidenthood, presidentship, administration.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include presidentship, administration, chairmanship, chairman, chairperson, preside.

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