Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vice-president

noun

/ˌvaɪs ˈprɛzɪdənt/

Definition

A vice-president is an official who ranks below the president and is often responsible for assisting the president in administrative functions.

Examples

The vice-president attended the conference in place of the president.
After a long discussion, the vice-president proposed a new strategy for the company.
During the election, the vice-president focused on campaign rallies.

Meaning

The vice-president is typically the second-in-command in an organization or governmental body, stepping in when the president is unavailable or unable to perform their duties.