Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
president-elect
noun
/ˈprɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/
Definition
A person who has been elected to the office of president but has not yet taken office.
Examples
- The president-elect will be inaugurated in January.
- As the president-elect, she is already meeting with advisors and preparing for her new role.
Meaning
The term ‘president-elect’ refers to an individual who has successfully won an election for the presidency and is preparing to assume the responsibilities of that role.
Synonyms
- incoming president
- president-designate
- elected president
