chairwoman
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛɹˌwʊmən// UK //tʃˈeəwʊmən// chair·wom·an
n. the person who leads a meeting or a group of people. This is a traditional title for a woman in a leadership role, though many people now use the gender-neutral word 'chairperson'.
n. the presiding officer of a meeting or the head of an organization. Historically used for women in leadership roles, though it remains common in formal corporate and academic contexts.
The chairwoman opened the meeting with a welcome speech.
After the previous chairperson resigned, the board elected a new chairwoman to lead the committee.
The chairwoman of the board demonstrated exceptional leadership during the crisis, ensuring that all stakeholders remained informed and that the company's strategic goals remained intact.