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

Example Sentences

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Mr Abaraonye, who became president-elect of the historic debating society after a vote earlier this year, has told LBC he accepted "fair criticism".

From BBC

Dr Bruno Halpern, endocrinologist and president-elect of the World Obesity Federation, said research suggested the drugs for people with obesity or diabetes were "relatively safe".

From BBC

In January of 2009, when President-elect Barack Obama wanted Congress to release a second round of bank bailout money, he trotted out Summers to promise a “sweeping” commitment to saving families from foreclosure.

From Slate

The inauguration ceremony for the president-elect - set to be attended by politicians, judges and other invited guests - will take place at Dublin Castle.

From BBC

On Tuesday morning, the president-elect will travel from Farmleigh at Phoenix Park to Dublin Castle with her husband, Brian McEnery, in a ceremonial motorcade.

From BBC

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