president-elect

[prez-i-duhnt-i-lekt]

noun

1. a president after election but before induction into office.

president-elect

noun

1. a person who has been elected president but has not yet entered office

Word History and Origins

Origin of president-elect¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

The opposition candidate Edmundo González, who the US and others recognise as president-elect, lives in exile.

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These include that a plan, drafted by Bolsonaro's allies, for elite armed forces personnel to assassinate the president-elect Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva, his running mate, and the Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes was printed out at the presidential palace.

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The former president and his seven co-defendants - some of whom are top military officers - stand accused of trying to prevent President-elect Lula from taking up office.

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The allegations include proposing a coup to military commanders, knowing of a plot to assassinate President-elect Lula da Silva and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, and inciting supporters to attack government buildings on 8 January 2023 after casting doubt on the electoral system.

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Police say he had "full knowledge" of a plan to assassinate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva - who at the time was the president-elect - along with Lula's running mate and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

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