presidential

[prez-i-den-shuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to a president or presidency.

2. of the nature of a president.

Other Word Forms

• presidentially adverb
• nonpresidential adjective
• postpresidential adjective
• prepresidential adjective
• unpresidential adjective
• unpresidentially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of presidential¹

From the Medieval Latin word praesidentiālis, dating back to 1595–1605. See presidency, -al ¹

Example Sentences

The barrage of unilateral presidential actions has not yet let up.

From Salon

Last month McGregor said he is no longer seeking to run in the upcoming Irish presidential election.

From BBC

All the parties have an eye on the next presidential votes in 2027, and they are also gearing up for the possibility of snap parliamentary elections in case Macron dissolves parliament again.

From BBC

They recall that they opened the tour in Washington, D.C., in September 2024 when Kamala Harris was the first Black woman to lead a presidential ticket.

From Los Angeles Times

In a declaration at the presidential palace late on Monday, Rajoelina announced the appointment of Gen Zafisambo, saying the prime minister needed to be "someone clean" and "ready to save Madagascar".

From BBC

Related Words

• administrative 
• bureaucratic 
• gubernatorial 
• legal 
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• regulatory 
• supervisory