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German
Etymology
From French président, itself from Latin praesidens. First attested in the 16th century.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
- IPA(key): (overall more common; particularly in northern and eastern regions)
- Hyphenation: Prä‧si‧dent
Noun
Präsident m (weak, genitive Präsidenten, plural Präsidenten, feminine Präsidentin)
- president; chairman, chairperson, chair (male or of unspecified gender)
- Synonyms: Vorsitzender, Vorsitzer
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