vice-chairman

American

[vahys-chair-muhn] / ˈvaɪsˈtʃɛər mən /

noun

plural

vice-chairmen

a member of a committee, board, group, etc., designated as immediately subordinate to a chairman and serving as such in the latter's absence; a person who acts for and assists a chairman.

vice-chairman British

noun

a person who deputizes for a chairman and serves in his place during his absence or indisposition

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Other Word Forms

vice-chairmanship noun

Etymology

Origin of vice-chairman

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Zhang, 75, is a vice-chairman of the CMC, the body overseeing China's military that is chaired by Xi.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

In Washington, that is certainly the fear of the Democratic vice-chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Mark Warner.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

He began to manage the Mango Man line two years later and is currently the vice-chairman of Mango's board, according to the company's website.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Sievert, 56, will move into a newly created vice-chairman position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 22, 2025

By a motion from myself, seconded by J. Crowther, the chief Ogubonna was chosen chairman, and, upon a motion by Mr. Campbell, seconded by J. G. Hughes, Mr. Robbing was chosen vice-chairman.

From Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party by Delany, Martin Robison

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