Chairperson Meaning in English
word
ˈtʃɛɹˌpɝsən
CHAIR-per-suhn
tʃˈeəpəsən
CHAIR-puh-suhn
Definition
The person who leads or directs a meeting, committee, or organization. This word is gender-neutral and can refer to anyone in that position.
Usage & Nuances
'Chairperson' is a formal, gender-neutral alternative to 'chairman' or 'chairwoman'. Used mostly in business, academic, and official contexts. Common collocations: 'the chairperson of the board', 'acting chairperson'. Sometimes shortened to 'chair'.
Spanish: presidente (de junta/organización) - persona que presidePortuguese (BR): presidente(a) (de reunião/organização)Portuguese (PT): presidente (de reunião/organização)Chinese (Simplified): 主席 - 会议主持人Chinese (Traditional): 主席 - 會議主持人Hindi: अध्यक्षArabic: رئيس (الجلسة / اللجنة)Bengali: সভাপতিRussian: председательJapanese: 議長 - チェアパーソンVietnamese: chủ tịchKorean: 의장 - 회장Turkish: başkanUrdu: صدرIndonesian: ketua
Example Sentences
The chairperson opened the meeting on time.
basic
She was elected as the chairperson of the committee.
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The chairperson asked everyone to be quiet.
basic
Let's wait for the chairperson to arrive before starting.
natural
The chairperson's decision was final, and no one argued.
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Do you know who the next chairperson is?
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