presidential

CEFRB2

/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to a president or the presidency.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Presiding or watching over.

Examples

  • American politics are interesting to watch, especially during a presidential election.

  • He was being groomed as a presidential candidate.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. With the bearing or composure that befits a president; stately, dignified.

  2. Pertaining to a president or presidency.

  3. (of prayers) addressed to God on behalf of the congregation by the presiding priest

More examples

In context

  • Many countries favour a presidential system of government.

  • These prayers are addressed to God in the name of the entire holy people and all present, by the priest who presides over the assembly in the person of Christ. It is with good reason, therefore, that they are called the "presidential prayers."

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Origin

adjective

From president + -ial.