presider
|prɪ-zaɪ-dər|
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/prɪˈzaɪdər/
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/prɪˈzaɪdə/
(preside)
lead a meeting
Etymology
'presider' ultimately comes from Latin, specifically from the verb 'praesidēre', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'sedēre' meant 'to sit'.
'presider' developed via Latin 'praesidēre' into Late Latin/Old French forms (compare French 'présider') and entered English through Middle English/borrowings, giving modern English 'preside' and the agent noun 'presider'.
Originally connected to the idea of 'sitting before' (literally 'to sit in front/protect'), it evolved to mean 'to preside, oversee, or act as chair', a meaning retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who presides over a meeting, ceremony, court, or other formal gathering; a chair or moderator.
The presider called the meeting to order and outlined the agenda.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 17:33