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president-elect

American

[prez-i-duhnt-i-lekt] / ˈprɛz ɪ dənt ɪˈlɛkt /

noun

a president after election but before induction into office.

president-elect British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of president-elect

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

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The president-elect will enter public office for the first time in August, marking the end of Colombia's first-ever leftist government.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

In 2016, he spoke to then leader Tsai Ing-wen, when he was president-elect.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Plus, Wintour brought her back to Vogue ahead of the Biden administration to style her first-ever cover of the mother ship magazine, which featured Kamala Harris, then vice president-elect, and brought things full circle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

Teachers, however, are able to monitor their children and adapt activities to encourage development in appropriate ways, said Gennie Gorback, president-elect of the California Kindergarten Assn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026

“Ladies, I’d like to introduce you to Mr. Abraham Lincoln, president-elect of the United States.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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