chairman

noun B2

Meaning

A chairman is the person who presides over a meeting or an organization, often responsible for leading discussions and making key decisions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "chairman" with "chairperson," which is a gender-neutral term.

Example Sentences

Is the chairman responsible for organizing the meeting today ?
The chairman called the meeting to discuss the new project .
The chairman will start the meeting in five minutes .

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