president-elect

American  

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

noun

1. a president after election but before induction into office.

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president-elect British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

The president-elect may not have a clearly defined ideology guiding him but for Kanté his emphasis on Guineans being in control of their own destiny has become very important.

From BBC

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

From Literature

Mr. Pinkerton escorted the president-elect through the station and to the waiting arms of his reliable friend.

From Literature

Machado insisted that González was the legitimate president-elect and urged that his mandate be respected.

From BBC

In view of that, the US and dozens of other countries recognised González as the president-elect.

From BBC