noun
Uncommon
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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe leader of a committee or board, without specifying gender.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chairpersons, chairpeople
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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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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.
