vice-chairman

[ vahys-chair-muh n ]

/ ˈvaɪsˈtʃɛər mən /

noun, plural vice-chair·men.

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.

Origin of vice-chairman

First recorded in 1855–60

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Examples from the Web for vice-chairman

Most immediately, he has to select a new chairman and vice-chairman of the joint chiefs, as well as a chief of naval operations.
Panetta's Thankless New Job|John Barry|April 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Colonel Roosevelt promptly put Sullivan's name in nomination for vice-chairman.
The Story of The American Legion|George Seay Wheat
The Vice-Chairman was always there, and Mr. Marthorne was always there.
Hodge and His Masters|Richard Jefferies
In April, 1892, having previously filled the office of vice-chairman, he was made chairman of the Board of Management.
Norfolk Annals|Charles Mackie

The chairman is generally the most distinguished, and the vice-chairman the most active man in the Union.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846|Various
Mr. Robert Lovat Fraser, Vice-chairman, replied to the toast.
The Clan Fraser in Canada|Alexander Fraser

British Dictionary definitions for vice-chairman

vice-chairman

noun plural -men

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

Derived Formsvice-chairmanship, noun

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vice-chairman

noun, plural vice-chair·men.

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vice-chairman

noun plural -men