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Grammar : Noun
Spell : chair-muh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɛər mən

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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
Example sentences :
  • 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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