vice-president

vice-pres·i·dent

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Definitions of vice-president word

noun vice-president an officer next in rank to a president who serves as president in the president's absence. 1
noun vice-president an officer next in rank to a president who serves as a deputy to the president or oversees a special division or function. 1
noun vice-president (initial capital letters) U.S. Government. the officer of this rank who is elected at the same time as the president and who succeeds to the presidency on the resignation, removal, death, or disability of the president. 1
noun vice-president Alternative spelling of vice president. 0

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1565-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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