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Definition
Chairperson; the head of an organization, committee, or group, or a person who presides over a meeting.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional settings to address or refer to the head of an organization or committee. While it carries a sense of authority, it is also used as a direct title when addressing someone during a meeting or formal gathering.
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He is the chairperson of this committee.
Chairperson, I would like to ask about the details of the plan.
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