# chairwoman

/ˈtʃɛɹˌwʊmən/ (US) · /tʃˈeəwʊmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chairwoman
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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'.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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