Chairperson
/ˈtʃɛərˌpɜːrsən/
Definitions
- (n.) A person elected or appointed to preside over a meeting, organization, or committee.
The chairperson called the meeting to order promptly at 9 a.m.
Forms
- chairwoman
- chairman
- chair
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Commentary
Preferred gender-neutral term for the presiding officer in meetings and committees.
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