The society made him president.
Source: tatoeba (19245)
President
/ˈpɹɛz.ɪ.dənt/
Synonyms for "president" (70 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
Noun(5 words)
academic deanadministrationadministratorarchonbosschancellorchief executivechief executive officerchief of state
Strong matches (21)
deandean of mendean of womendewandirectordogeexecutiveexecutive directorexecutive officerexecutive secretarygrand vizierheadhead of stateheadmasterheadmistress
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
high official
Related words (35)
magistratemanagementmanaging directormastermoderatorofficerofficialprefectpremierprexyprime ministerprincipalprovostrectorsecretarythe administrationtreasurervice presidentvice-chancellorvice-president
Noun(13 words)
masarykmitterrandmobutuprepositusprespresident of the united statespresiding officerprezprovostreaganrectorssaddamunited states president
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: chair, chairperson, chief executive, prexy, academic dean.
- Sentence evidence is available for president, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "president".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "president"
Keep "president" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "president" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "president", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "president" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesacademic administratoradministrative leaderbusiness executivechief of statecorporate executivehead of stateleadership rolemeeting leadership roleoffice holderofficerpresidencypresidentshippresiding officer
More specific
8 entriesboard chaircorporate presidentnonprofit presidentparliamentary chairpresident of Brazilpresident of Francepresident of the United Statesuniversity president
Collocations
6 entriesacting presidentpresident electpresident emerituspresident of the boardpresident pro temporeuniversity president
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
23 total sentences available.
A republic is a nation whose head is not a king or queen, but a president.
Source: tatoeba (19251)
During the press conference, the President touched on foreign relations.
Source: tatoeba (20191)
The president addressed his students as follows.
Source: tatoeba (21319)
Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "president"?
Closest matches include chair, chairperson, chief executive, prexy, academic dean.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "president"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.