vice-chairman

[vahys-chair-muhn]

noun

plural

vice-chairmen 

1. 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.

vice-chairman

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• vice-chairmanship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vice-chairman¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

"Mr Kimmel's remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country," Sinclair's vice-chairman Jason Smith said.

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Another appointment that stands out is Jason Stockwood, vice-chairman Grimsby Town football club.

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In 1976, Prince Edward retired from the Army, took on more royal duties and became vice-chairman of the British Overseas Trade Board.

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He was a national policy adviser for the Confederation of Schools Trusts, chairman of the board for the Five Counties Teaching School Hubs Alliance, and vice-chairman of the South Gloucester Schools Forum.

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Nor was vice-chairman, Paraag Marathe, of 49ers Enterprises, another massively important decision-maker in the club.

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