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presidentship

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The office and dignity of president; presidency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the office and function of president

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: presidency

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation

Narrower terms: President of the United States, President, Chief Executive

History

Etymology

From president + -ship.