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foreperson

[ fawr-pur-suhn, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌpɜr sən, ˈfoʊr- /
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noun
a foreman or forewoman.
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Origin of foreperson

usage note for foreperson

See -person.
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How to use foreperson in a sentence

  • It took them half the day to deliberate, but they said most of the time was spent choosing a foreperson.

    The Scandal Guru|Lloyd Grove|March 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
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