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chairperson

Chairperson (noun) means a gender-neutral term for the person who leads a meeting, committee, or organization. Example: “The chairperson called for a vote on the proposal.”

noun

A gender-neutral term for the person who leads a meeting, committee, or organization.

"The chairperson called for a vote on the proposal."

How to use chairperson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe leader of a committee or board, without specifying gender.

Easily confused with

chairman → chairwoman →

Word forms

chairpersons plural, chairpeople plural

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The _____ called for a vote on the proposal.

Etymology

Formed from "chair" plus "person," coined as a neutral alternative to "chairman" and "chairwoman."

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for chairperson

person Gerson Emerson Pierson Iverson Anderson Paterson Peterson Amberson Jefferson Henderson Patterson

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chairperson” mean?

The word “chairperson” means a gender-neutral term for the person who leads a meeting, committee, or organization. In plain terms, the leader of a committee or board, without specifying gender.

How do you use “chairperson” in a sentence?

Here is “chairperson” used in a sentence: “The chairperson called for a vote on the proposal.”

What part of speech is “chairperson”?

“Chairperson” is a noun.

Is “chairperson” a common word?

“Chairperson” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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