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Definition of Chairwoman
1. Noun. The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization. "Address your remarks to the chairperson"
Specialized synonyms: Kalon Tripa, Vice Chairman
Generic synonyms: Presiding Officer
Derivative terms: Chair, Chair, Chairman, Chairmanship, Preside, Presidency, Presidency, Presidentship
Definition of Chairwoman
1. Noun. A female chairperson ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) A charwoman ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chairwoman
1. [n -WOMEN]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chairwoman
Literary usage of Chairwoman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Genetics Testing in the New Millennium: Advances, Standards and Implications edited by Constance A. Morella (2001)
"Constance A. Morella (chairwoman of the subcommittee) presiding. chairwoman
MORELLA [presiding]. I'm going to call the Subcommittee to order and welcome all ..."
2. National Gambling Impact Study Commission Final Report: Congressional Hearing edited by Ben Nighthorse Campbell (2001)
"STATEMENT OF DEBORAH DOXTATOR, chairwoman, ONEIDA TRIBE OF INDIANS OF WISCONSIN,
ONEIDA, WI Ms. DOXTATOR. Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Vice Chairman and ..."
3. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"The Conservative chairwoman. . . was far more liberal than the Labour chair had
been in calling speakers who opposed the motion —Mollie ..."
4. Merging the Deposit Insurance Funds: Hearing Before the Committee on Banking edited by Marge Roukema (2001)
"chairwoman ROUKEMA. OK. Mr. ISAAC. And that resolution remains on the books today
... chairwoman ROUKEMA. Are you familiar with the Leach legislation? ..."
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