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Präsident

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See also: praesident and præsident

German

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Etymology

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    From French président, itself from Latin praesidens. First attested in the 16th century.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): [pʁɛziˈdɛnt] (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
    • IPA(key): [pʁeziˈdɛnt] (overall more common; particularly in northern and eastern regions)
    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
    • Hyphenation: Prä‧si‧dent

    Noun

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    Präsident m (weak, genitive Präsidenten, plural Präsidenten, feminine Präsidentin)

    1. president; chairman, chairperson, chair (male or of unspecified gender)
      Synonyms: Vorsitzender, Vorsitzer

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