noun
The person who leads a meeting, committee, or organization.
The chairperson opened the meeting.
Common phrases & grammar
chairperson of the board · elected chairperson
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How to pronounce chairperson
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CHEHRpersn
/ˈʧɛɹˌpɚ.sn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The person who leads a meeting, committee, or organization.
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Chairperson can refer to a man or a woman.