presidential
word
/ˌpɹɛzəˈdɛnʃəɫ/
pre-zi-DEN-shuhl
/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/
pre-zi-DEN-shuhl
Definition
Relating to a president or the office of president; often used to describe things connected with a president's powers, responsibilities, or style.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adjective only, never as a noun. Common with 'election', 'debate', 'suite', 'powers', or 'campaign'. Distinct from 'presidency' (the office/time a president serves). Often used formally or in news contexts.
Spanish: presidencialPortuguese (BR): presidencialPortuguese (PT): presidencialChinese (Simplified): 总统的Chinese (Traditional): 總統的Hindi: राष्ट्रपति काArabic: رئاسيBengali: প্রেসিডেন্টীয়Russian: президентскийJapanese: 大統領のVietnamese: thuộc về tổng thốngKorean: 대통령의Turkish: başkanlıkUrdu: صدارت کاIndonesian: presiden - kepresidenan
Example Sentences
He won the presidential election last year.
basic
This is the presidential palace.
basic
They discussed the presidential powers in the meeting.
basic
She's staying in the presidential suite at the hotel this week.
natural
The presidential debate was broadcast live on television.
natural
He gave a presidential speech that inspired many people.
natural