presidents

word · lemma: president

/ˈpɹɛzəˌdɛnts/
PREZ-uh-dents
/pɹˈɛzɪdənts/
PREZ-i-duhnts

Definition

The plural of 'president'; refers to the leaders or heads of state of countries, organizations, or companies.

Usage & Nuances

'Presidents' is only used when talking about more than one president, usually in formal, political, or historical contexts. It can mean presidents of countries or organizations, not just politicians. Don't confuse with 'president's' (possessive).

Example Sentences

The school has had three presidents so far.

basic

Some countries change their presidents every few years.

basic

All the former presidents attended the ceremony.

natural

Do you know the names of all the country's presidents?

natural

The two presidents signed a peace agreement together.

natural

There have been many presidents in history.

basic