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| − | President is a | + | '''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 Officer) 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 is a common title today for the head of state of most republics, whether popularly elected, chosen by the legislature, or chosen by a special electoral college. The title of president is often adopted by [[dictator]]s as well, such as [[Fidel Castro]]. | |
| − | + | ==See also== | |
| + | *[[President of the United States of America]] | ||
| + | *[[Presidents of the United States]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Political Terms]] | |
| + | [[Category:Business]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:27, October 8, 2026
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 Officer) 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 is a common title today for the head of state of most republics, whether popularly elected, chosen by the legislature, or chosen by a special electoral college. The title of president is often adopted by dictators as well, such as Fidel Castro.