vice-chairman

[vahys-chair-muh n]

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

Contemporary Examples of 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

Historical Examples of vice-chairman

Mr. Robert Lovat Fraser, Vice-chairman, replied to the toast.
The Clan Fraser in Canada
Alexander Fraser
They also elect a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer.
Etiquette
Emily Post
The Vice-Chairman was always there, and Mr. Marthorne was always there.
Hodge and His Masters
Richard Jefferies
The Vice-Chairman was the true centre and spirit of the circle.
Hodge and His Masters
Richard Jefferies
He was a red—hot orangeman, a deputy—grand something, and vice-chairman of the "'Prentice Boys" beside.
The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)

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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