president

The official leader of a country that does not have a king or queen.

• The president gave a speech.
• They elected a new president last year.
• Will the president meet the other national leaders?

How to use it: president of + country (She became president of the republic.)

Similar words: head of state

Common phrases: elect a president, president of something, new president

A person who leads a company or business.

• The company president welcomed us.
• She became president of the family business.
• Two former presidents attended the company anniversary dinner.

How to use it: president of + company (He is president of a small software company.)

Similar words: company head

Common phrases: company president, president of something, corporate president