| − | '''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. | + | '''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 today a common title 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]]. | + | 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]]. |