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chairperson

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛɹˌpɝsən// UK //tʃˈeəpəsən// chair·per·son

n. the person in charge of a meeting or a large organization. They lead the discussion and make sure everyone follows the rules.

n. the presiding officer of a meeting, committee, or board. Often used as a gender-neutral alternative to 'chairman' or 'chairwoman'.


SIMPLE

The chairperson opens the meeting at nine o'clock.

CONTEXTUAL

After hearing all arguments, the chairperson called for a formal vote to decide on the new office policy.

COMPLEX

The success of the summit depended largely on the chairperson's ability to remain impartial while navigating the conflicting interests of the various international delegates.

Synonyms
Origin

From chair + person, after chairman and chairwoman.

Usage

Often shortened to 'the chair' in formal meeting contexts.

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