vice-chairman

American

[vahys-chair-muhn] / ˈvaɪsˈtʃɛər mən /

noun

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 British

noun

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

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Derived Forms

vice-chairmanship

noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

vice-chairmen

plural

Etymology

Origin of vice-chairman

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Vice chairman and chief marshal Rob Bernard said his team had carried out briefings with those taking part.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

Vice chairman Inderjit Sathi said: "We've had a lot of interest. Some of the kids here have been playing for an hour or so."

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2022

Vice chairman candidates Clark Tenakhongva and Craig Andrews run on separate tickets.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

Vice chairman Thomas Jordan stepped in as chairman.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2012

"Of course, Vice chairman of the Secretariat of Agriculture."

From Expediter by Reynolds, Mack

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