| − | President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. Currently most companies use the term [[CEO]] instead of President for the heads of their companies. Originally, the term referred to the presiding officer of a ceremony or meeting (i.e. chairman); but today it most commonly refers to an official with executive powers. | + | '''President''' is a position held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. Currently most companies use the term [[CEO]] (Chief Executive Official) instead of President for the heads of their companies. Originally, the term referred to the presiding officer of a ceremony or meeting (i.e. chairman); but today it most commonly refers to an official with executive powers. |
| − | Among other things, president today is a common title for the head of state of most republics, whether popularly elected, chosen by the legislature, or a special electoral college. The title of president is often adopted by dictators as well. | + | Among other things, president today is a common title for the head of state of most republics, whether popularly elected, chosen by the legislature, or a special electoral college. The title of president is often adopted by [[dictator]]s as well, such as [[Fidel Castro]]. |