Word CHAIRMAN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

chairman

🇺🇸 [ˈʧɛərmæn]

Meanings

The person who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization. A chairman is typically responsible for overseeing the functioning of the group and making key decisions.

Examples

• The chairman opened the meeting with a welcome speech.
• She was appointed as the chairman of the board of directors.
• The chairman called for a vote on the proposed policy.

Synonyms

president • leader • director

Antonyms

member • participant • follower