Synonyms for chairman
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : chair-muh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɛər mən |
Top 10 synonyms for chairman Other synonyms for the word chairman
Définition of chairman
Origin :- 1650s, "occupier of a chair of authority," from chair (n.) + man (n.). Meaning "member of a corporate body chosen to preside at meetings" is from c.1730. Chairwoman in this sense first attested 1752; chairperson 1971.
- noun authority
- The chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, and was received with cheers.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- Mr. Randell, the Chairman of the Perth Municipality, read an address of welcome.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- He was Chairman of this, Trustee of that, President of the other.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- "That is my name," said the chairman of the Malgamite Fund, with his finger in his watch-chain.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
- Marsh shouted to the chairman, and the piercing whistle for order was heard.
- Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
- The scientist was under no illusion as to the vagueness of the title "Chairman."
- Extract from : « Irresistible Weapon » by Horace Brown Fyfe
- I don't want to go without a dividend for years if the Chairman does.
- Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- Luxuries apart, Chairman, we must look out what we're doing.
- Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- I must n't speak my mind to the Chairman, but the Chairman may speak his mind to me!
- Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- We thank the Chairman and Board of Directors for their gracious hearing.
- Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
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