Definition of president

• n. - Precedent.
• a. - Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.
• n. - One who is elected or appointed to preside; a presiding officer, as of a legislative body.
• n. - The chief officer of a corporation, company, institution, society, or the like.
• n. - The chief executive officer of the government in certain republics; as, the president of the United States.
• n. - A protector; a guardian; a presiding genius.