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chairperson

[chair-pur-suhn] / ˈtʃɛərˌpɜr sən /
NOUN
person in charge of proceedings
Synonyms
STRONG
President administrator captain chair director leader moderator monitor principal speaker spokesperson symposiarch
WEAK
introducer presider prolocutor

Example Sentences

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“The Block family has worked to find the best possible source for responsible local journalism for the Pittsburgh region and we believe we have succeeded,” said Karen Johnese, chairperson of Block Communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“We have never felt this threatened before and it is by our ally,” said Pipaluk Lynge, chairperson of the Greenlandic Parliament’s foreign and security policy committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Paul Mancha, chairperson of the youth council in Plateau state, suggested that the true number of casualties could be even higher.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Sherry Allen, chairperson of Fulton County Elections Board, said last week that federal officials had denied her request to make copies of the documents.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Late that night—two a.m.—my house chairperson pounded on my door and yelled that I had a phone call.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt