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Synonyms for chairwoman


Grammar : Noun
Spell : chair-woo m-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɛərˌwʊm ən

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Définition of chairwoman

Origin :
  • "woman who leads a formal meeting," 1752, from chair (n.) + woman.
  • As in chairman : noun authority
Example sentences :
  • The chairwoman of most of the committees was the Baroness Contaletto.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, November, 1878 » by Various
  • "Silence, if you please, for the Chairwoman," said Miss Gilchrist.
  • Extract from : « The Tree of Heaven » by May Sinclair
  • Ruth was sent for and questioned by Miss Mackenzie, our chairwoman.
  • Extract from : « The Rebel of the School » by Mrs. L. T. Meade
  • She turned from her responsive audience to the chairwoman, who handed her a yellow envelope.
  • Extract from : « The Precipice » by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
  • When they were all seated round the table Miss Mackenzie, who was chairwoman, took out the agenda and read its contents aloud.
  • Extract from : « The Rebel of the School » by Mrs. L. T. Meade
  • She greeted her chairwoman somewhat tremulously, and then faced her audience.
  • Extract from : « The Precipice » by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
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