Synonyms

presidential

American

[prez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌprɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /

adjective

of or relating to a president or presidency.
of the nature of a president.

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of presidential

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

Example Sentences

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What do the pardons reveal to you about presidential power and justice?

From The Wall Street Journal

As an added bonus, the presidential jet is getting some overdue repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We will have to give the nation a budget as soon as possible in January,” Macron told ministers during a cabinet meeting Monday evening, according to a close presidential aide.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Sunday, the CAR will hold presidential, legislative, regional and local elections, capping a period of relative calm after years of instability and violence.

From Barron's

Since then, there has been no presidential announcement or decision in France regarding drug prices.

From Barron's

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