Meaning & use
co-presidents
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“co-presidents” is a form of “co-president”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
Two or more people who share the role of president of an organization or country.
Grammar: Always plural; the singular is 'co-president'. Used when referring to the individuals jointly.
Patterns
- serve as co-presidents
- be co-presidents of something
The club is run by two co-presidents who share the duties.
She and her colleague were elected as co-presidents of the association.
The co-presidents issued a joint statement.
Word forms
| singular | co-president |
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Common combinations
- elected as co-presidents
- They were elected as co-presidents for a two-year term.
- serve as co-presidents
- The two women serve as co-presidents of the charity.
- joint statement from the co-presidents
- The co-presidents released a joint statement about the changes.
Word family
- co-president noun
- One of two or more people who share the presidency.
- president noun
- The head of a country or organization.
Commonly confused: co-presidents or vice presidents?
co-presidents vs vice presidents
Vice presidents are below the president and take over if needed, while co-presidents share the top role equally.
Practice
The organization is led by two ______ who share the responsibilities.
Choose one answer.
The blank needs a plural noun because 'two' precedes it. 'Co-president' is singular, 'co-president's' is possessive, and 'co-presidency' is the office itself, not the people.
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