chairman's
|chair-man-'s|
B2
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/ˈtʃɛrmənz/
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/ˈtʃeəmənz/
(chairman)
leader of a meeting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chairman' originates from the English word 'chair', combined with 'man', indicating a person who presides over a meeting or organization.
Historical Evolution
'chairman' evolved from the Middle English word 'chaire', which was derived from the Old French 'chaiere', eventually becoming the modern English word 'chairman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who sits in a chair', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who presides over a meeting or organization'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'chairman', indicating something belonging to or associated with a chairman.
The chairman's decision was final.
Last updated: 2025/02/16 12:21